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Albert Nobbs

Synopsis

In 19th century Ireland, Albert, who has been a faithful employee at Morrison's Hotel for many years, has a secret. In order to make a living, Albert (Glenn Close) has posed as a man.

When Albert has to share her bedroom with a painter named Hubert Page, he soon discovers her secret and inspires Albert to escape the false life she has created for herself. Having saved her earnings for years, Albert begins to dream of buying a shop of her own. She believes she's found a companion in Helen, a young maid, but Helen has her eye on Joe, the handsome new handyman. Albert is distressed when she realizes Joe has made promises to Helen that put the young girl in danger of making mistakes that could threaten her future.

Details

Year
2011
Type of project
Features
Running time
113 mins
Director
Rodrigo García
Producer
Glenn Close, Julie Lynn, Bonnie Curtis, Alan Moloney
Executive Producer
Pierre-Francois Bernet
Editor
Steven Weisberg
Screenwriter
Glenn Close, John Banville, Gabriella Prekop
Director of Photography
Michael McDonough
Production Designer
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Composer
Brian Byrne
Principal cast
Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson, Janet McTeer, Brendan Gleeson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Genre

LGBTQIA+ Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Parallel Film Productions

Ste 29, The Mall, Beacon Court
Sandyford
Dublin 18
Ireland
Tel: +353 1 236 0757
Fax: +353 1 236 0762

WestEnd Films

15 Greek Street
London
W1D 4DP
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7494 8300
Fax: +44 (0)20 7494 8301

Chrysalis Films

18 Rue Saint Marc
Paris
France
Tel: +33 (0)1 43 33 77 62
Fax: +33 (0)1 47 88 91 24

Sales Company

WestEnd Films

15 Greek St
London
W1D 4DP
UK
Tel: +44 (0)20 7494 8300
Fax: +44 (0)20 7494 8301

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