Being Julia
(Csodálatos Júlia)
feature, 35mm, 105 minutes
co-produced with:
Canada
United Kingdom
United States
PREMIER (HUNGARY): 2003.
This film is set in 1938, in England. Its central character is a celebrated actress in her early forties, whose professional successes and private life are revealed to the audience.
The story focuses on her struggle not to have to constantly hide behind her roles. In the end she discovers her true self and faces her real personality.
Based on W.S. Maugham's Theatre.
Creators
| István Szabó | Director |
| Ronald Harwood | Screenplay |
| Lajos Koltai | Director of photography |
| Susan Shipton | Editor |
| Mychael Danna | Music |
| Paul Ghirardani, Loránt Jávor | Visual design |
| John Bloomfield | Costumes |
| Robert Lantos | Producer |
| Serendipity Point Films / CA, I.S.L. Film, Hogarth Productions / UK, First Choice Films / CA, Myriad Pictures / US | Production company |
| Jeremy Irons, Annette Bening | Cast |
Awards
| European Film Academy - 2005 | Nominated for Jameson People's Choice Award for Best European Director |
| Bordeaux International Festival of Women in Cinema - 2005 | Vague d'Or for the Best Actress to Annette Bening |
Festivals
| Les Arcs European Film Festival - 2009 | |
| Toronto International Film Festival - 2004 |
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