Director: Tom Hooper
Age: 38
Movie: The King’s Speech
Synopsis: The King's Speech is based on the true story of Queen Elizabeth II's father and his remarkable friendship with maverick speech therapist Lionel Logue.
Fascinating, moving and often humorous it charts the personal relationship that developed between England’s reluctant King George VI, plagued by a nervous stammer, and his irreverent Australian speech therapist.
As the second son of George V, Prince Albert 'Bertie' was not expected to ascend to the throne, but when his brother Edward abdicates to marry American Wallis Simpson, Bertie, as his successor, is crowned King George VI.
George becomes King as radio is taking off as a mass medium and the Second World War looms. Thrust into the international spotlight he must speak not only to the nation but to the people of the British Empire, across the world.
His wife, Queen Elizabeth, the future Queen Mother, is tireless in her belief in him. Having tried all the traditional doctors she engages unorthodox outsider, Logue, to help him find a voice that can inspire a nation on the brink of war.
Previous Golden Globe Wins: Hooper has never won a Golden Globe.
Previous Golden Globe Nominations: This is his first nomination.
Awards For Role: He has been nominated for Best Director at the British Independent Film Awards, Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, Detroit Film Critics Society and Satellite Awards.
Critics: “[Director] Tom Hooper proves...that he has a firm understanding of the filmmaking process and elicits award worthy performances from his stars.” - Reeling Reviews.
“One of the many remarkable things about The King's Speech is how this subtle film's central relationship speaks to the divisions between people.” - New York Daily News.
“The King's Speech -- a crowning achievement powered by a dream cast -- digs vibrant human drama out of the dry dust of history.” - Rolling Stone.
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw
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