Drama / Psychological
USA,
2009, 96 min
Directed by:
Tom FordCinematography:
Eduard GrauCast:
Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode, Jon Kortajarena, Paulette Lamori, Ryan Simpkins, Ginnifer Goodwin, Teddy Sears, Paul Butler (more)VOD (5)
Plots(1)
Former fashion impresario Tom Ford directs this drama based on a short story by Christopher Isherwood. In a BAFTA-winning performance, Colin Firth stars as George Falconer, a middle-aged English professor in 1960s Los Angeles, who is grieving the recent death of his long-time partner Jim (Matthew Goode). The relationship between the two men is traced in a series of flashbacks. Meanwhile, over the course of a single day, George dwells on his past and his seemingly bleak future; seeks consolation from his closest friend, Charley (Julianne Moore); has an unexpected encounter with a Spanish prostitute (Jon Kortajarena); and is stalked by over-enthusiastic student Kenny (Nicholas Hoult). (Icon Film Distribution)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2010 - Andrew Miano, Chris Weitz, Robert Salerno, Tom Ford (Best First Feature)
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Male Lead)
- 2010 - David Scearce, Tom Ford (Best First Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Leading Actor)
- 2010 - Best Costume Design
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2011 - Tom Ford (Best American Film)
Golden Globes
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2010 - Julianne Moore (Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture)
- 2010 - Abel Korzeniowski (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2010 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
- 2010 - Julianne Moore (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2010 - David Scearce, Tom Ford (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2010 - Amy Wells, Dan Bishop (Best Art Direction)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2009 - Colin Firth (Best Actor)
Venice Film Festival
- 2009 - Colin Firth (Volpi Cup for Best Actor)
- 2009 - Tom Ford (Golden Lion for Best Film)