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1981

The French Lieutenant's Woman

In this story-within-a-story, Anna is an actress starring opposite Mike in a period piece about the forbidden love between their respective characters, Sarah and Charles. Both actors are involved in serious relationships, but the passionate nature of the script leads to an off-camera love affair as well. While attempting to maintain their composure and professionalism, Anna and Mike struggle to come to terms with their infidelity.

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4 wins, 20 nominations
Won Best Actress The French Lieutenant's Woman Meryl Streep 1982
Won Best Sound The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Won Film The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Nom Best Motion Picture - Drama French Lieutenant's Woman, The 1982
Nom Best Actor The French Lieutenant's Woman Jeremy Irons 1982
Nom Best Screenplay Harold Pinter The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Nom Best Cinematography The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Nom Best Production Design The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Nom Best Costume Design The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Nom Best Editing The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Nom Direction The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982
Nom Original Film Music The French Lieutenant's Woman 1982

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