Directed by:
Stephen Daldry
Written by:
David Hare
Based on the book by:
Bernhard Schlink
Genre:
Drama | Romance
Runtime:
124 mins
Plot:
Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial.
Release Date:
December 12, 2008
Reception:
Cast:
Kate Winslet
Ralph Fiennes
David Kross
Bruno Ganz
Alexandra Maria Lara
Lena Olin
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Kate Winslet
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, Donna Gigliotti, Redmond Morris
- Best Achievement in Directing | Stephen Daldry
- Best Adapted Screenplay | David Hare
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Chris Menges, Roger Deakins
Wins
- Best Leading Actress | Kate Winslet
Nominations
- Best Film | Anthony Minghella, Sydney Pollack, Donna Gigliotti, Redmond Morris
- Best Direction | Stephen Daldry
- Best Adapted Screenplay | David Hare
- Best Cinematography | Chris Menges, Roger Deakins
Wins
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Kate Winslet
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Stephen Daldry
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | David Hare
Wins
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Kate Winslet
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Chris Menges, Roger Deakins