Albert Nobbs (15)

Our second Oscar nominated film this week is Albert Nobbs which was released in America back in 2011, receiving very positive press, leaving us wondering when it might be released in the United Kingdom.  During its release Albert Nobbs has won and been nominated for various awards.

Albert Nobbs is based on the short story by George Moore and with an Oscar-nominated performance from Glenn Close, centred on the experiences of a 19th century Irish woman who poses as a man in order to work as a butler at an opulent Dublin hotel for the upper class.  Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent.   Maintaining her elaborate ruse over the course of two decades, Albert suddenly finds her dedication to the role challenged by the unexpected arrival of a painter who turns out to understand Albert better than she could have imagined. Meanwhile, Albert finds her attempts to help pretty hotel maid Helen (Mia Wasikowska) thwarted when Helen becomes enamoured with a charming but callous handyman.

The film was nominated for three Oscars: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Glenn Close), Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Janet McTeer) and Best Achievement in Makeup.  In respect the awards the film has had another nine wins & 20 nominations.  Some of these wins were at the Irish Film and Television awards for Best International Actress, Best Makeup & Hair (Film/TV Drama) and Best Original Score (Film/TV Drama).    

Glenn Close is a distinguished actress which audiences have seen on our screens since the 1970s.  Not only does she play the lead character, she has been involved in writing of the screenplay.  During her career she has been nominated for six Oscars, and another 29 wins & 45 nominations at different awards, including various film festivals. 

The director has been involved with various films and television shows including Six Feet Under from 2001 - 2005.  Albert Nobbs sees rising star Mia Wasikowska come back to our screen - you would have recently seen her in the 2011 Jane Eyre film adaptation.

Have a look at the trailer (below):

Albert Nobbs is screened at the following times:

Saturday 26^th at 7.45pm , Monday 28^th at 2pm  (Screen Tea), Tuesday 29^th at 2pm  (Screen Tea), Tuesday 29^th at 7.45pm and Thursday 31^st at 7.45pm.