The Perks of Being a Wallflower

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Original title: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Year: 2012
Running time: 103 min.
Country: United States
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Screenwriter: Stephen Chbosky (Book: Stephen Chbosky)
Music: Michael Brook
Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Cast: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman, Paul Rudd, Erin Wilhelmi, Kate Walsh, Dylan McDermott, Melanie Lynskey, Nina Dobrev, Johnny Simmons, Joan Cusack, Nicholas Braun, Reece Thompson, Julia Garner, Tom Savini, Adam Hagenbuch, Zane Holtz
Producer: Mr. Mudd / Summit Entertainment
Genre: Drama | 1990s. Teen/coming-of-age. Friendship. Gay & Lesbian. Schools & University. Romantic Drama. Young Adult
Synopsis / Plot: Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The introvert freshman who is taken under the wings of two seniors who welcome him to the real world.

Awards: 2012: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Film

2012: NBR (National Board of Review): Top Ten Films of the Year

2012: Critics Choice Awards: Nominated for Best Young Actor (Lerman) & Adapted Screenplay

2012: Boston Society of Film Critics Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Ezra Miller)

2012: Chicago Film Critics Awards: 2 Nom. incl. Most Promising Filmmaker

2012: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay

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