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Philomena

2013

IMDb

Stephen Frears

2013·PG-13·United KingdomUnited Kingdom, FranceFrance, United StatesUnited States
Award tierSilver
Metascore
BiographyComedyDramaIndie

A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent.

Cast

Judi Dench·Steve Coogan·Sophie Kennedy Clark·Mare Winningham

Producers

Carolyn Marks Blackwood·Steve Coogan·François Ivernel·Christine Langan·Cameron McCracken

Languages

United KingdomEnglish

Major Awards

2 wins · 9 nominations

Wins (2)

Best Picture

David di Donatello Awards (2014)

Best European Film (Miglior Film dell'Unione Europea)

Stephen Frears

Best Screenplay

BAFTA Awards (2014)

Best Adapted Screenplay

Steve CooganJeff Pope

Nominations (9)

Festival Grand Prize

Venice Film Festival (2013)

Golden Lion

Stephen Frears
Toronto International Film Festival (2013)

People's Choice Award

Stephen Frears

Best Picture

BAFTA Awards (2014)

Best Film

Steve CooganTracey SeawardGabrielle Tana
London Critics Circle Film Awards (2014)

British Film of the Year

Golden Globes, USA (2014)

Best Motion Picture - Drama

British Independent Film Awards (2013)

Best British Independent Film

Best Screenplay

Golden Globes, USA (2014)

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Steve CooganJeff Pope

Best Actress

Academy Awards, USA (2014)

Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role

Judi Dench
BAFTA Awards (2014)

Best Leading Actress

Judi Dench