4.2

131 reviews

Atonement

Joe Wright20072h 3mRomance, Mystery, Period Piece, Drama

Written by Cinobo

A virtuoso adaptation of Ian McEwan’s novel, featuring a devastating plot twist and an unforgettable final act, in which Vanessa Redgrave’s glistening gaze relentlessly searches for the “atonement” promised by the title.

Synopsis

Teenage Briony, consumed by jealousy over her older sister’s romance with the housekeeper’s son, accuses him of a crime he did not commit, irrevocably shattering all of their lives.

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Festival screenings: Oscars, Venice IFF
Language: English, French
Country: United Kingdom, France, United States
Subtitles: Greek
Age rating: 15+

Oscars

Best Original Score

2008

Oscars

Nomination for Best Picture

2008

Oscars

Nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Saoirse Ronan)

2008

Oscars

Nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay

2008

Golden Globes

Best Motion Picture - Drama

2008

BAFTA

Best Film

2008

Venice Film Festival

Prize of the Forum for Cinema and Literature

2007

What others say

4.2

131 reviews

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