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Vera Drake

  • October 22, 2004
  • 125 min.
  • Drama
  • France
  • United Kingdom
Abortionist Vera Drake finds her beliefs and practices clash with the mores of 1950s Britain – a conflict that leads to tragedy for her family.

Original title: Vera Drake

14

nominations

21%

winning rate

3

wins

Academy Awards #77 - 2005

Award People Status
Best Directing Mike Leigh
Best Actress in a Leading Role Imelda Staunton
Best Original Screenplay Mike Leigh

British Academy Film Awards #58 - 2005

Award People Status
Best Picture Simon Channing Williams, Alain Sarde - as producer(s)
Outstanding British Film Simon Channing Williams, Alain Sarde, Mike Leigh
Best Directing Mike Leigh Winner
Best Actress in a Leading Role Imelda Staunton Winner
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Phil Davis
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Heather Craney
Best Original Screenplay Mike Leigh
Best Production Design Eve Stewart
Best Film Editing Jim Clark
Best Costume Design Jacqueline Durran Winner
Best Makeup and Hairstyling Christine Blundell

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