UK / Ireland / France / USA,
2011, 109 min
Directed by:
Rodrigo GarcíaCinematography:
Michael McDonoughComposer:
Brian ByrneCast:
Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Janet McTeer, Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Pauline Collins, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Mark Williams (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, "Albert" (Glenn Close) meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2012 - Glenn Close (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2012 - Janet McTeer (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role)
- 2012 - Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2012 - Janet McTeer (Best Supporting Female)
AACTA International Awards
- 2012 - Glenn Close (Best Actress)
Golden Globes
- 2012 - Glenn Close (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2012 - Janet McTeer (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2012 - Brian Byrne, Glenn Close (Best Original Song)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2012 - Best Hair and Makeup
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2011 - Janet McTeer (Best Supporting Actress)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2011 - Rodrigo García (Sebastiane Award)
- 2011 - Rodrigo García (Golden Shell for Best Film)