Projects matching: Tom Hooper

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A tribe of cats called the Jellicles who must decide yearly which one of them will ascend to the 'Heaviside Layer' and come back to a new Jellicle life. Feature adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hugely successful T.S. Eliot-inspired musical 'Cats'

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The remarkable love story inspired by the lives of Lili Elbe and Gerda Wegener (portrayed by Academy Award® winners Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander), and directed by Academy Award® winner Tom Hooper. Lili and Gerda’s marriage and work evolve as they navigate Lili’s journey as a transgender woman. Venice Film Festival 2015 - World premiere

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In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean, who for decades has been hunted by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole, agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's daughter, Cosette. The fateful decision changes their lives forever.

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The King's Speech stars Colin Firth as King George VI, the present Queen's father, and tells the story of the King's relationship with his unorthodox Australian speech therapist Lionel Logue.   Chance makes George the King just as radio is taking off as a mass medium. As King he must speak not only to the nation but to the people of the British Empire, across the world, as war looms. Struggling from childhood with a nervous stammer, George, known to his family as Bertie, the second son of King George V never expects to be King.  But his older brother Edward abdicates the throne to marry the American Wallis Simpson.  George VI's wife, Queen Elizabeth - the future Queen Mother - is tireless in her belief in him. Having tried all the traditional doctors, they put their faith in the Australian outsider, Logue.   The film movingly and humorously reveals the relationship of Royal and colonial commoner as they face the abdication crisis then the greatest test of all - the approach of the Second World War. The King must inspire the nation and the Empire on the radio. But will he be able to speak?  Will his friendship with Logue save him?

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Set in 1960's and 1970's England, The Damned United tells the confrontational and darkly humorous story of Brian Clough's doomed 44 day tenure as manager of the reigning champions of English football Leeds United. Previously managed by his bitter rival Don Revie (Colm Meaney), and on the back of their most successful period ever as a football club, Leeds had an aggressive and cynical style of football - an anathema to the principled yet flamboyant Brian Clough, who had achieved astonishing success as manager of Hartlepool and Derby County building teams in his own vision with trusty lieutenant Peter Taylor. Taking the Leeds job without Taylor by his side, with a changing room full of Don's boys, would lead to an unheralded examination of Clough's belligerence and brilliance over 44 days. This is that story. The story of The Damned United.

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South Africa, 2000. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission has arrived in Smitsrivier, opening a window onto a bloody past, and dragging three people in its wake. Sarah Barcant, hotshot New York lawyer, has returned to her old hometown to help a torture victim confront his tormentor. Alex Mpondo, now a celebrated politician, has found himself back where he was 18 years ago - reliving his ordeal and hoping to expose the truth.  And Dirk Hendricks, ex-police officer and torturer, has been brought out of jail to confess his crimes before the Commission. A compelling drama about the secrets of the past and the healing of a wounded country.