Elizabeth (1998)
Synopsis
When catholic Queen Mary dies the succession goes to Elizabeth, the protestant half-sister Mary was not prepared to execute. The new queen finds herself surrounded by advisors, some supportive but some plotting to restore the catholic line by almost any means. She is also under pressure to marry and produce an heir, but her lover Lord Robert Dudley is not considered suitable. Elizabeth realises she has some decisions to make, the most important being who rules England.
Awards
1998: Oscar: Best Makeup. 7 Nominations
1998: Golden Globe: Best Actress Drama (Cate Blanchett). 3 Nominations
1998: 6 BAFTA Awards, Including Best Actress and British Film. 12 Nominations
1998: National Board of Review: Best Director (Shekhar Kapur)
1998: Asociación of Critics of Toronto: Best Actress (Cate Blanchett)
1998: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress (Blanchett) and Breakthrough Performer (Fiennes)
1998: Screen Actors Guild (SAG): Nominated for Best Actress (Cate Blanchett)
1998: Chicago Film Critics Awards: Best Actress (Cate Blanchett). 3 Nominations
1998: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Nominated for Best Actress (Blanchett)