The Constant Gardener (2005)
- Directed by
- Fernando Meirelles
- Genre
- drama film, political thriller film
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Runtime
- 2h 09m
- Rated
- R
- Rating
- 7.0 of 10 from 1,738 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A British diplomat in Kenya investigates the murder of his wife who was an activist. Flashbacks show their relationship and the corruption she was uncovering.
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What happens
The Constant Gardener is a 2005 drama thriller film directed by Fernando Meirelles. The screenplay by Jeffrey Caine is based on John le Carré's 2001 novel. The story follows Justin Quayle (Ralph Fiennes), a British diplomat in Kenya, as he tries to solve the murder of his wife Tessa (Rachel Weisz), an Amnesty International activist, alternating with flashbacks telling the story of their relationship. The film's title derives from Justin's gentle but diligent attention to his plants throughout the film. The film was a critical and box office success and earned four Oscar nominations, winning Best Supporting Actress for Weisz. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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