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NOMINATIONS 2009 - 81ST ACADEMY AWARDS

BEST PICTURE

  • FROST/NIXON
    Based on the play by Peter Morgan, 'Frost/Nixon' details the interviews that took place between British journalist David Frost and former US President, Richard Nixon.
  • MILK
    Sean Penn stars as Harvey Milk who, in 1977 was the first openly gay politician in the US. The film looks at Harvey's rise to become elected and the tragic turn it takes in the end.
  • THE READER
    Kate Winslet plays a women on trail for war crimes, but while she refuses to defend herself in court her former lover, a student half her age is also present in court and feels compelled to help.
  • BENJAMIN BUTTON
    Brad Pitt stars Benjamin Button, the baby born as an old man who grows younger as he ages. His love, played by Cate Blanchett must come to terms with Benjamin's unusal life.

NOMINATIONS

  • Slumdog Millionaire

    BEST FILM

    Slumdog Millionaire took home the Oscar award for Best Film, and Best Director.

  • Sean Penn

    BEST ACTOR

    Sean Penn is the surprise winner of Best Actor for his role in 'Milk'.

  • Kate Winslet

    BEST ACTRESS

    Kate Winslet made Britain proud winning Best Actress for 'The Reader'.

  • Heath Ledger

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

    Heath Ledger has won a posthumous Oscar for his performance in 'The Dark Knight'.

  • Penelope Cruz

    BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

    Penelope Cruz has won the award for her role in Vicky Cristina Barcelona.

  • WALL-E

    BEST ANIMATED FILM

    Disney's WALL-E took home the Oscar award for Best Animated Film.


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