Vera Drake (2004)
- Directed by
- Mike Leigh
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- United Kingdom, France
- Runtime
- 2h 06m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 7.2 of 10 from 405 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A working-class woman in 1950s London helps women by performing illegal abortions. Her actions lead to serious consequences that change her life and her family's life.
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What happens
Vera Drake is a 2004 period drama film written and directed by Mike Leigh and starring Imelda Staunton, Phil Davis, Daniel Mays and Eddie Marsan. It tells the story of a working-class woman in London in 1950 who performs illegal abortions. The film was acclaimed, winning the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and three BAFTA Awards. At the Academy Awards, it was nominated for Best Actress for Staunton, and Best Director and Best Original Screenplay for Leigh. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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