Changeling (2008)

Plot Summary

In 1928 Los Angeles, single mother Christine Collins (Angelina Jolie) faces a harrowing ordeal when her son Walter disappears. The L.A.P.D. finds a boy resembling Walter, but Christine insists he's not her son. As she speaks out against the police, she becomes a target of intimidation. Simultaneously, an officer investigates a chilling tale, unfolding a gripping narrative of murder, abuse of power, and the quest for justice.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (2009)

Oscar 2009

Nominated

Best Achievement in Cinematography

Tom Stern

Oscar 2009

Nominated

Best Achievement in Art Direction

James J. Murakami Gary Fettis

Golden Globes, USA (2009)

Golden Globe 2009

Nominated

Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Clint Eastwood

BAFTA Awards (2009)

BAFTA Film Award 2009

Nominated

Best Editing

Joel Cox Gary Roach

BAFTA Film Award 2009

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Deborah Hopper

BAFTA Film Award 2009

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Original

J. Michael Straczynski

BAFTA Film Award 2009

Nominated

Best Sound

Walt Martin Alan Robert Murray John T. Reitz Gregg Rudloff

BAFTA Film Award 2009

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Tom Stern

BAFTA Film Award 2009

Nominated

Best Production Design

James J. Murakami Gary Fettis

Cannes Film Festival (2008)

Palme d'Or 2008

Nominated

Palme d'Or

Clint Eastwood