Blue Valentine
Synopsis
A story of love found and love lost told in past and present moments in time. While Cindy (Michelle Williams SHUTTER ISLAND) has blossomed into a woman with opportunities and options, Dean (Ryan Gosling HALF NELSON) is still the same person he was when they met, and is unable to accept either Cindy’s growth or his lack of it. Flooded with romantic memories of their courtship, Dean and Cindy use one night to try and save their failing marriage.
Nomination Categories
Director
Derek Cianfrance
Leading Actor
Ryan Gosling
Supporting Actor
Mike Vogel
Leading Actress
Michelle Williams
Supporting Actress
Faith Wladyka
Original Screenplay
Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis, Cami Delavigne
Cinematography
Andrij Parekh
Production Design
Chris Potter, Inbal Weinberg
Editing
Jim Helton, Ron Patane
Costume Design
Erin Benach
Make Up & Hair
Leo Won
Sound
Damian Canelos, Evan Benjamin, Dan Flosdorf
Director
Derek Cianfrance
Cast
Ryan Gosling
Michelle Williams
Mike Vogel
Faith Wladyka
Screenings
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Press
"An anguished, acutely observed and at times deeply affecting story about falling in love — and out of love"
The Daily Telegraph
"Impressively directed and superbly written, this is a powerfully emotional relationship drama with terrific performances from Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams"
View London
"If there’s any justice, Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams will both earn Oscar nominations for their raw, arresting performances"
Entertainment Weekly
"Beautifully shot and stunningly acted"
Time Out