Movies
12 Years a Slave
- October 18, 2013
- 134 min.
- Drama, History
- United Kingdom
- United States
United Kingdom
United States
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
Original title: 12 Years a Slave
19
nominations
26%
winning rate
5
wins
Academy Awards #86 - 2014
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen, Anthony Katagas - as producer(s) | Winner |
| Best Directing | Steve McQueen | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Chiwetel Ejiofor | — |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Michael Fassbender | — |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Lupita Nyong'o | Winner |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | John Ridley | Winner |
| Best Production Design | Adam Stockhausen, Alice Baker | — |
| Best Film Editing | Joe Walker | — |
| Best Costume Design | Patricia Norris | — |
British Academy Film Awards #67 - 2014
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Anthony Katagas, Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Steve McQueen | Winner |
| Best Directing | Steve McQueen | — |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Chiwetel Ejiofor | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Michael Fassbender | — |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Lupita Nyong'o | — |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | John Ridley | — |
| Best Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt | — |
| Best Original Score | Hans Zimmer | — |
| Best Production Design | Adam Stockhausen, Alice Baker | — |
| Best Film Editing | Joe Walker | — |
