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Vera Drake
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Why we chose it
Loosely inspired by Mike Leigh’s childhood environment, this is one of the greatest titles in the director’s filmography, awarded with the Golden Lion in Venice Film Festival, nominated for 3 Oscars, and with an unforgettable Imelda Staunton in the leading role.
Synopsis
In 1950s England, 45 year old Vera Drake, a simple and goodhearted woman that works as a cleaner, conceals from her family that she performs illegal abortions, something she considers the humane thing to do for the unfortunate girls, and for which she’s not getting paid. But when one of her patients has post-surgery complications, Vera’s work will be revealed and she will face the law, society and her family.
Information
- Director
- Cast
- Production year
- 2004
- Decade
- 2000s
- Duration
- 2h 5m
- Festival screenings
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Age rating
- 12+
Venice FIlm Festival
Golden Lion
2004
Venice FIlm Festival
Best Actress (Imelda Staunton)
2004
BAFTA Awards
Best Actress (Imelda Staunton)
2005
BAFTA Awards
Best Director
2005
Oscars
Nomination for Best Leading Actress Best Director and Best Original Screenplay
2005
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