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- Directed by Rodrigo Garcia
- Written by Gabriella Prekop, George Moore, Glenn Close, István Szabó, István Szabó, John Banville
- Starring Aaron Johnson, Brandan Gleeson, Brenda Fricker, Glenn Close, Janet Mcteer, Johnathan Rhys Meyers, Mia Wasikowska
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Based on the short story by Irish author George Moore and nominated for 3 Academy Awards, ALBERT NOBBS is "a lovely and surprising move." (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) Award-winning actress Glenn Close (Albert Nobbs) gives a "powerhouse performance" (New York Post) as a woman who passes as a man in order to work and survive in 19th century Ireland. Some thirty years after donning men's clothing, she finds herself trapped in a prison of her own making. Mia Wasikowska (Helen), Aaron Johnson (Joe) and Brendan Gleeson (Dr. Holloran) join a prestigious, international cast that includes Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Janet McTeer, Brenda Fricker and Pauline Collins.
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Nominated: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Close), Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (McTeer), Best Achievement in Makeup, 2012 Academy Awards
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ALBERT NOBBS is a first-rate film in every respect. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has followed the work of director Rodrigo Garcia, one of the most talented-and underrated-filmmakers working today. -- Leonard Maltin, INDIEWIRE.COM
- More on Albert Nobbs:
- Official film Web site
- Profile of director Rodrigo Garcia
Genres: Drama