Synopsis
In 19th century Ireland, facing terrible economic difficulties, a woman passes herself off as a man in order to work. For thirty years, she fools the people around her, and is employed in a hotel as a butler named Albert Nobbs.
Credits
Director (1)
Actors (6)
Production and distribution (3)
- Co-production : Chrysalis Films
- Foreign production company : Morrison Films
- French distribution : Chrysalis Films
Full credits (8)
- Screenwriters : Glenn Close, Gabriella Prekop, John Banville
- Director of Photography : Michael Mcdonough
- Music Composer : Brian Byrne
- Editor : Steven Weisberg
- Costume designer : Pierre-Yves Gayraud
- Author of original work : George Moore
- Press Attaché (film) : Jérôme Jouneaux
- Production Designer : Patrizia Von Brandenstein
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Technical details
- Type : Feature film
- Genres : Fiction
- Sub-genre : Drama
- Production language : English
- Coproducer countries : Ireland, France
- Original French-language productions : Unspecified
News & awards
Selections (1)
Academy Awards
United States, 2012
Nomination for Best Actress in Leading Role : Glenn Close
Nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Part : Janet Mcteer