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The Constant Gardener

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Original title

The Constant Gardener

Year

2005

Running time

128 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Fernando Meirelles

Screenwriter

Jeffrey Caine. Novel: John Le Carré

Cast

Music

Alberto Iglesias

Cinematography

César Charlone

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-Kenya-Germany;

Focus Features, UK Film Council

Genre

Thriller. Mystery. Drama | Africa. Politics

Movie Groups

John le Carré Adaptations

Synopsis

Ralph Fiennes stars as Kenya-based English diplomat Justin Quayle, whose wife is murdered, along with a man she's suspected of having an affair with, a local human rights activist. When Quayle starts investigating the killings, he discovers a connection between local politicians and a large Western pharmaceutical conglomerate.

Rankings Position

#83 Best British Movies
#132 Best Mystery Films
#132 Best Thrillers in the history of film

Awards: 2005: Oscar: Best Supporting Actress (Rachel Weisz)

2005: Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actress. 3 Nominations

2005: BAFTA Awards: Best Editing. 10 Nominations

2005: Nominated for Goya: Best European Movie

2005: Cannes Film Festival: Prix France Musique - Best Music (Iglesias)

2005: Venice Film Festival: Official Selection

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Ranking Lists Position

9 My Top 10 Movies from 2005 (280)
51 My Favorite British & Irish Movies (42)
90 My Favorite Movies from Europe & Latin America (30)
98 My Favorite Book to Film Adaptation (22)

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