Albert Nobbs
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Albert Nobbs is a 2011 period drama film directed by Rodrigo García and starring Glenn Close. The screenplay, by Close, John Banville and Gabriella Prekop, is based on the 1927 novella Albert Nobbs by George Moore. The novella had been earlier adapted as a play entitled The Singular Life of Albert Nobbs in which Close starred Off-Broadway in 1982 and for which she won an Obie Award for Best Actress. The film received mixed reviews from critics, though the performances of Close and Janet McTeer were praised. They were nominated for the Academy Award in the categories of Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress, respectively, and also received Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. The film was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Makeup.
Infobox
Directed by
Rodrigo García
Screenplay by
mw- Glenn Close John Banville Gabriella Prekop
Story by
István Szabó
Based on
The Singular Life of Albert Nobbsby George Moore
Produced by
Glenn Close Bonnie Curtis Julie Lynn John Goff
Starring
Glenn Close Mia Wasikowska Aaron Johnson Janet McTeer
Cinematography
Michael McDonough
Edited by
Steven Weisberg
Music by
Brian Byrne
Productioncompanies
Mockingbird PicturesTrillium ProductionsParallel Film ProductionsMorrison FilmsWestEnd FilmsChrysalis FilmsAllen & AssociatesCanal Bord Scannán na hÉireann/The Irish Film Board
Distributed by
Entertainment One (United Kingdom and Ireland)LD EntertainmentRoadside Attractions (United States)
Release dates
2 September 2011 (2011-09-02) (Telluride) 27 January 2012 (2012-01-27) (United States)
Running time
113 minutes
Countries
United KingdomIrelandUnited States
Language
English
Budget
€6 million ( $7.5 million)
Box office
$8.5 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
Award
84th Academy Awards
Category
Best Actress
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress
Best Supporting Actress
Award
Best Supporting Actress
Category
Janet McTeer
Recipient
Nominated
Best Makeup
Best Makeup
Award
Best Makeup
Category
Martial CornevilleLynn JohnstonMatthew W. Mungle
Recipient
Nominated
AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards
AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards
Award
AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards
Category
Best Actress
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Won
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Award
Alliance of Women Film Journalists
Category
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Recipient
Janet McTeer
Result
Nominated
Female Icon Award
Female Icon Award
Award
Female Icon Award
Category
Glenn Close
Recipient
Won
Actress Defying Age and Ageism
Actress Defying Age and Ageism
Award
Actress Defying Age and Ageism
Category
Glenn Close
Recipient
Nominated
Most Egregious Love Interest Age Difference Award
Most Egregious Love Interest Age Difference Award
Award
Most Egregious Love Interest Age Difference Award
Category
Glenn Close (64), Mia Wasikowska (22)
Recipient
Won
1st AACTA International Awards
1st AACTA International Awards
Award
1st AACTA International Awards
Category
Best Actress – International
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Nominated
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Award
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Category
Best Makeup
Recipient
Lorraine GlynnLynn Johnson
Result
Nominated
GLAAD Media Awards
GLAAD Media Awards
Award
GLAAD Media Awards
Category
Outstanding Film – Wide Release
Result
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Category
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Award
Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture
Category
Janet McTeer
Recipient
Nominated
Best Original Song
Best Original Song
Award
Best Original Song
Category
"Lay Your Head Down" by Brian Byrne and Glenn Close
Recipient
Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Category
Best Supporting Female
Recipient
Janet McTeer
Result
Nominated
Irish Film & Television Academy
Irish Film & Television Academy
Award
Irish Film & Television Academy
Category
Best Film
Recipient
Alan MoloneyBonnie CurtisJulie LynnGlenn Close
Result
Nominated
Best Script for Film
Best Script for Film
Award
Best Script for Film
Category
John BanvilleGlenn Close
Recipient
Nominated
Best International Actress
Best International Actress
Award
Best International Actress
Category
Glenn Close
Recipient
Won
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Award
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Category
Brendan Gleeson
Recipient
Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Award
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Category
Brenda Fricker
Recipient
Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Award
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film
Category
Maria Doyle Kennedy
Recipient
Nominated
Best Make-up and Hair
Best Make-up and Hair
Award
Best Make-up and Hair
Category
Lorraine GlynnLynn Johnson
Recipient
Won
Best Original Score
Best Original Score
Award
Best Original Score
Category
Brian Byrne
Recipient
Won
Best Sound
Best Sound
Award
Best Sound
Category
Brendan DeasyNiall BradyMichelle CunniffeSteve Fanagan
Recipient
Won
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Award
Los Angeles Film Critics Association
Category
Best Supporting Actress
Recipient
Janet McTeer
Result
Runner-up
Online Film Critics Society
Online Film Critics Society
Award
Online Film Critics Society
Category
Best Supporting Actress
Recipient
Janet McTeer
Result
Nominated
Phoenix Film Critics Society
Phoenix Film Critics Society
Award
Phoenix Film Critics Society
Category
Best Actress
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Nominated
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Award
Satellite Awards
Category
Best Actress – Motion Picture
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress – Supporting Role
Best Supporting Actress – Supporting Role
Award
Best Supporting Actress – Supporting Role
Category
Janet McTeer
Recipient
Nominated
Best Adapted Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Award
Best Adapted Screenplay
Category
George MooreGlenn CloseJohn BanvilleThe play by Gabriella Prekop
Recipient
Nominated
Best Original Song
Best Original Song
Award
Best Original Song
Category
"Lay Your Head Down" by Brian Byrne and Glenn Close
Recipient
Won
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Award
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Category
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Award
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Category
Janet McTeer
Recipient
Nominated
Southeastern Film Critics Association
Southeastern Film Critics Association
Award
Southeastern Film Critics Association
Category
Best Supporting Actress
Recipient
Janet McTeer
Result
Won
Tokyo International Film Festival
Tokyo International Film Festival
Award
Tokyo International Film Festival
Category
Best Actress
Recipient
Glenn Close
Result
Won
Tokyo Grand Prix
Tokyo Grand Prix
Award
Tokyo Grand Prix
Category
Rodrigo García
Recipient
Nominated
Women Film Critics Circle
Women Film Critics Circle
Award
Women Film Critics Circle
Category
Best Movie About Women
Result
Nominated
Best Female Images in a Movie
Best Female Images in a Movie
Award
Best Female Images in a Movie
Recipient
Nominated
Courage in Acting – Taking on unconventional roles that radically redefine the images of women on screen
Courage in Acting – Taking on unconventional roles that radically redefine the images of women on screen
Award
Courage in Acting – Taking on unconventional roles that radically redefine the images of women on screen
Category
Glenn Close
Recipient
Won
Women's Work: Best Ensemble
Women's Work: Best Ensemble
Award
Women's Work: Best Ensemble
Recipient
Nominated
World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film
World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film
Award
World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film
Category
Glenn Close, Brian Byrne and Sinéad O'Connor
Recipient
Won
| Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 84th Academy Awards | Best Actress | Glenn Close | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Janet McTeer | Nominated | |
| Best Makeup | Martial CornevilleLynn JohnstonMatthew W. Mungle | Nominated | |
| AARP's Movies for Grownups Awards | Best Actress | Glenn Close | Won |
| Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Janet McTeer | Nominated |
| Female Icon Award | Glenn Close | Won | |
| Actress Defying Age and Ageism | Glenn Close | Nominated | |
| Most Egregious Love Interest Age Difference Award | Glenn Close (64), Mia Wasikowska (22) | Won | |
| 1st AACTA International Awards | Best Actress – International | Glenn Close | Nominated |
| Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards | Best Makeup | Lorraine GlynnLynn Johnson | Nominated |
| GLAAD Media Awards | Outstanding Film – Wide Release | Nominated | |
| Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama | Glenn Close | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress – Motion Picture | Janet McTeer | Nominated | |
| Best Original Song | "Lay Your Head Down" by Brian Byrne and Glenn Close | Nominated | |
| Independent Spirit Awards | Best Supporting Female | Janet McTeer | Nominated |
| Irish Film & Television Academy | Best Film | Alan MoloneyBonnie CurtisJulie LynnGlenn Close | Nominated |
| Best Script for Film | John BanvilleGlenn Close | Nominated | |
| Best International Actress | Glenn Close | Won | |
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film | Brendan Gleeson | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film | Brenda Fricker | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Feature Film | Maria Doyle Kennedy | Nominated | |
| Best Make-up and Hair | Lorraine GlynnLynn Johnson | Won | |
| Best Original Score | Brian Byrne | Won | |
| Best Sound | Brendan DeasyNiall BradyMichelle CunniffeSteve Fanagan | Won | |
| Los Angeles Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actress | Janet McTeer | Runner-up |
| Online Film Critics Society | Best Supporting Actress | Janet McTeer | Nominated |
| Phoenix Film Critics Society | Best Actress | Glenn Close | Nominated |
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Motion Picture | Glenn Close | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress – Supporting Role | Janet McTeer | Nominated | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | George MooreGlenn CloseJohn BanvilleThe play by Gabriella Prekop | Nominated | |
| Best Original Song | "Lay Your Head Down" by Brian Byrne and Glenn Close | Won | |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | Glenn Close | Nominated |
| Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Janet McTeer | Nominated | |
| Southeastern Film Critics Association | Best Supporting Actress | Janet McTeer | Won |
| Tokyo International Film Festival | Best Actress | Glenn Close | Won |
| Tokyo Grand Prix | Rodrigo García | Nominated | |
| Women Film Critics Circle | Best Movie About Women | Nominated | |
| Best Female Images in a Movie | Nominated | ||
| Courage in Acting – Taking on unconventional roles that radically redefine the images of women on screen | Glenn Close | Won | |
| Women's Work: Best Ensemble | Nominated | ||
| World Soundtrack Award for Best Original Song Written Directly for a Film | Glenn Close, Brian Byrne and Sinéad O'Connor | Won |
References
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- "'Albert Nobbs' Nabs Irish & International Actors"http://www.iftn.ie/news/?act1=record&aid=73&rid=4283551&tpl=archnews&only=1
- The Numbershttps://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Albert-Nobbs
- Irish Timeshttps://web.archive.org/web/20111223151254/http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2010/1210/1224285193928.html
- Albert Nobbshttps://www.variety.com/review/VE1117945954/
- Press Associationhttps://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hZzyzOiDErAx8NSytCwibjMq_H5A?docId=N0055071291900175737A
- Screen Dailyhttp://www.screendaily.com/reports/features/albert-nobbs/5022439.article
- movieweb.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20101210181035/http://www.movieweb.com/news/NE3tcenHx6gu5c
- "2011 Toronto Film Festival: Brad Pitt's 'Moneyball,' Madonna's 'W.E.', George Clooney's 'The Ides Of March' Make Cut"https://deadline.com/2011/07/2011-toronto-film-festival-unveils-first-part-of-slate-with-brad-pitts-moneyball-madonnas-w-e-george-clooneys-the-ides-of-march-on-list-150026/
- The Wraphttps://www.reuters.com/article/idUS326751870520120129
- Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3795879425/weekend/?ref_=bo_rl_tab#tabs
- Rotten Tomatoeshttps://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/albert_nobbs/
- Metacritichttps://www.metacritic.com/movie/albert-nobbs