UK / Canada / USA,
2007, 100 min
(Alternative: 97 min)
Directed by:
David CronenbergScreenplay:
Steven KnightCinematography:
Peter SuschitzkyComposer:
Howard ShoreCast:
Viggo Mortensen, Naomi Watts, Vincent Cassel, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Sinéad Cusack, Mina E. Mina, Donald Sumpter, Josef Altin, Aleksandar Mikic (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Criminal mastermind Nikolai (Viggo Mortensen) finds his ties to a notorious crime family shaken when he crosses paths with Anna (Naomi Watts), a midwife who has accidentally uncovered evidence against them. Their unusual relationship sets off an unstoppable chain of murder, mystery and deception. (Focus Features)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Leading Actor)
- 2008 - Outstanding British Film
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2007 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
- 2007 - Best British Independent Film
- 2007 - David Cronenberg (Best Director)
- 2007 - Armin Mueller-Stahl (Best Supporting Actor / Actress)
- 2007 - Steven Knight (Best Screenplay)
César Awards
- 2008 - Best Foreign Film
Golden Globes
- 2008 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 2008 - Howard Shore (Best Original Score)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2007 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
The Saturn Awards
- 2008 - Best International Film
- 2008 - Viggo Mortensen (Best Actor)
- 2008 - Naomi Watts (Best Actress)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2007 - David Cronenberg (People's Choice Award)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2007 - David Cronenberg (Golden Shell for Best Film)