EFFIE GRAY (2014)
Rating 12A  |  1h 44min  |  Biography, Drama, Romance  |  Language: English

 

SYNOPSIS

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When Effie Gray becomes the wife of distinguished writer John Ruskin, it soon becomes apparent that Ruskin regards her as a muse rather than a wife, and the stifling atmosphere of their home soon takes a toll on Effie's health.

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CAST & CREW

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Stars - Dakota Fanning, Greg Wise, Tom Sturridge 

Director - Richard Laxton

Screenplay - Emma Thompson

Cinematography - Andrew Dunn

Editing - Kate Williams

Music - Paul Cantelon

Producers - Andreas Roald, Donald Rosenfeld, Robyn Rosenfeld, Julian Gleek, Robert Hewison, Martin Keatman, O'Brien Kelley

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AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

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Women Film Critics Circle Awards 2015
Nominee - Just Kidding Award, Thrown Under the Bus
Nominee - WFCC Award, Best Young Actress (Dakota Fanning)

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PRESS QUOTES

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"Beautiful! A deftly crafted period drama that flourishes in the hands of its screenwriter and co-star, Emma Thompson"
THE EDINBURGH REPORTER

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"A beautifully crafted film filled with a haunting stillness and melancholy touched with moments of humor."

BEHIND THE LENS

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"Dakota Fanning gives a star central performance which carries the film, and it is peopled with celebrated British actors of different generations." DOG AND WOLF