Elizabeth (1998)

Plot Summary

Set in the 16th century within a divided and violent England, the Catholic Queen Mary dies and her protestant half-sister Elizabeth, who remained imprisoned, assumes the throne. She is perceived as weak while her advisors are divided between those who support her and those who conspire against her reign; moreover, she is pressured to marry and have an heir. This biographical film brought Cate Blanchett international recognition; a historical drama with a thriller feel, subtle yet absorbing.

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Awards

Academy Awards, USA (1999)

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Remi Adefarasin

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Alexandra Byrne

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Music, Original Dramatic Score

David Hirschfelder

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration

John Myhre Peter Howitt

Oscar 1999

Winner

Best Makeup

Jenny Shircore

Oscar 1999

Nominated

Best Picture

Alison Owen Eric Fellner Tim Bevan

BAFTA Awards (1999)

BAFTA Film Award 1999

Winner

Best Cinematography

Remi Adefarasin

BAFTA Film Award 1999

Nominated

Best Film

Alison Owen Eric Fellner Tim Bevan

BAFTA Film Award 1999

Nominated

Best Production Design

John Myhre

BAFTA Film Award 1999

Nominated

Best Costume Design

Alexandra Byrne

BAFTA Film Award 1999

Nominated

Best Editing

Jill Bilcock

BAFTA Film Award 1999

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Original

Michael Hirst

BAFTA Film Award 1999

Winner

Best Make Up/Hair

Jenny Shircore

Golden Globes, USA (1999)

Golden Globe 1999

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama