A prominent moment in Mike Leigh's filmography, who records daily life with unique sensitivity, as defined by the invisible camera and his original characters that are searching for the truth of life through secrets and lies. Awarded in Cannes,1996, with Palme d'Or and two more awards.
After the death of her wealthy adoptive parents, a young black ophthalmologist searches for and finds her natural mother, a poor white worker from east London, setting off a series of confessions.
Cannes Film Festival
Best Actress (Brenda Blethyn)
1996
Cannes Film Festival
Palme d'Or
1996
Golden Globes
Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Brenda Blethyn)
1997
Oscars
Nominated for Best Picture
1997
Oscars
Nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Brenda Blethyn)
1997
Oscars
Nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Marianne Jean-Baptiste)
1997
Oscars
Nominated for Best Director
1997
Oscars
Nominated for Best Original Screenplay
1997
Golden Globes
Nominated for Best Motion Picture - Drama
1997
Golden Globes
Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (Marianne Jean-Baptiste)
1997
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