UK,
1998, 124 min
(Alternative: 119 min)
Directed by:
Shekhar KapurScreenplay:
Michael HirstCinematography:
Remi AdefarasinComposer:
David HirschfelderCast:
Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Joseph Fiennes, Christopher Eccleston, Richard Attenborough, Rod Culbertson, Jamie Foreman, Edward Hardwicke, Fanny Ardant (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Before the Golden Age, Elizabeth was a passionate and naïve girl who came to reign over a land divided by bloody turmoil. Amidst palace intrigues and attempted assassinations, the young Queen is forced to become a cunning strategist while weighing the counsel of her mysterious advisors, thwarting her devious rivals, and denying her own desires for the good of her country. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
- 1999 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 1999 - Remi Adefarasin (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1999 - David Hirschfelder (Best Original Dramatic Score)
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1999 - Best Achievement in Costume Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Leading Actress)
- 1999 - Remi Adefarasin (Best Cinematography)
- 1999 - David Hirschfelder (Best Music)
- 1999 - Best Make Up/Hair
- 1999 - Outstanding British Film
- 1999 - Best Film
- 1999 - Shekhar Kapur (Best Director)
- 1999 - Geoffrey Rush (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1999 - Michael Hirst (Best Original Screenplay)
- 1999 - Best Editing
- 1999 - Best Costume Design
- 1999 - Best Production Design
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 1998 - Best British Independent Film
Golden Globes
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1999 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1999 - Shekhar Kapur (Best Director)
Critics Choice Awards
- 1999 - Cate Blanchett (Best Actress)
- 1999 - Joseph Fiennes (Breakthrough Performer)