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The Reader
2008
Stephen Daldry
2008·R·Germany, 
United States
Germany, United StatesAward tierSilver
Metascore
Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial.
Cast
Ralph Fiennes·Jeanette Hain·Kate Winslet·Bruno Ganz
Languages
EnglishGermanGreekLatinMajor Awards
2 wins · 10 nominations
Wins (2)
Best Actress
BAFTA Awards (2009)
Best Leading Actress
Academy Awards, USA (2009)
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
Nominations (10)
Best Picture
European Film Awards (2009)
European Film
David di Donatello Awards (2009)
Best European Film (Miglior Film dell'Unione Europea)
BAFTA Awards (2009)
Best Film
Golden Globes, USA (2009)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Critics Choice Awards (2009)
Best Picture
Best Director
BAFTA Awards (2009)
Best Director
Golden Globes, USA (2009)
Best Director - Motion Picture
Academy Awards, USA (2009)
Best Achievement in Directing
Best Screenplay
BAFTA Awards (2009)
Best Screenplay - Adapted
Golden Globes, USA (2009)
Best Screenplay - Motion Picture