Florence Foster Jenkins

Florence Foster Jenkins
Director
Stephen Frears
Country
United kingdom, France
Year
2016
Genre
Fiction
Scriptwriters
Nicholas Martin
Cast
Meryl Streep, Simon Helberg, Rebecca Ferguson, Hugh Grant
Production
Qwerty Films, Pathé, BBC Films, Pathé Pictures International

Storyline

Based on a true story, Meryl Streep stars as a New York heiress who became an opera singer notorious for her lack of singing skills, in this comedy drama from British director Stephen Frears.

The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

Festivals & Academy awards and others

San Sebastián International Film Festival 2016
Pearls
Rome Film Festival 2016
Atlántida Film Fest (Filmin) 2020
Tribute to Stephen Frears

European Film Awards (EFA) 2016
Nominated: EUROPEAN ACTOR 2016
Golden Globe Awards 2017
Nominated to Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy, Best Performance by an Actress, Best Performance by an Actor, Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role
BAFTA Awards 2017
Nominated to: LEADING ACTRESS, SUPPORTING ACTOR, COSTUME DESIGN, MAKE UP & HAIR
Winner: Best Marke Up and Hair
Oscar 2017
Nominated: Costume Design and Actress in a leading role

Releases

Spain (23 of September 2016)