Being Julia
Set in 1930s London, an aging stage actress turns to a younger man for romance while struggling to maintain her star status. Based on Somerset Maugham’s novel Theatre, and starring Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons.
Director
István Szabó
Szabó was the first Hungarian director to win an Academy Award, for his 1981 film, Mephisto. He is a prolific filmmaker who has directed nearly 40 short and feature films. He has also won a BAFTA, the Jury Prize in Cannes, and over 40 other awards for his work. Sunshine won 12 awards and was nominated for another 17. His credits include Being Julia, Rokonok, The Door, and Final Report, among many others.
Writers
W. Somerset Maugham, Ronald Harwood
Cast
Annette Bening, Michael Gambon, Maury Chaykin
Genre
Drama
Interests
Arts and Culture, Literary Adaptation
Original Language
English
Language Version
EN CC
Canadian Distributor
eOne
