Independent British film, Shame, directed by award winning director Steve McQueen, today received two BAFTA nominations, Outstanding British Film and Best Actor for Michael Fassbender, and four nominations from the Evening Standard Film Awards; Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress for Carey Mulligan and Technical Achievement for cinematographer, Sean Bobbitt.
Produced by Iain Canning and Emile Sherman, Shame has been touted as the ‘Most Provocative and Compelling Film of the Year’ by critics and made over £535,000 on its UK and Irish opening.
Michael Fassbender commented on his BAFTA Best Actor nomination, "I'm very honoured and excited to be included in the calibre of talent in this year's Best Actor nominations."
Xavier Marchand, Managing Director of Momentum Pictures, an Alliance Films company, commented, "It’s encouraging that a film like Shame, that challenges convention and provokes excitement and debate amongst its audience, can be so enthusiastically received at the box office and also recognised by the BAFTA members and the Evening Standard Film Awards as an exemplary piece of British cinema."
Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a 30-something man living comfortably in New York balancing a busy job and active social life.
When the wayward Sissy (Carey Mulligan), turns up at his apartment unannounced, Brandon’s carefully managed lifestyle spirals out of control.
SHame is a compelling and timely examination of the nature of need, how we live our lives and the experiences that shape us.
Shame is on release in UK and Irish cinemas now
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