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The Resource Being Julia, Sony Pictures Classics and Serendipity Point Films present ; in association with First Choice Films, Astral Media, Telefilm Canada, Corus Entertainment, Myriad Pictures, ISL Films, Hogarth Productions ; a Robert Lantos production ; an István Szabó film ; screenplay by Ronald Harwood ; produced by Robert Lantos ; directed by István Szabó

Being Julia, Sony Pictures Classics and Serendipity Point Films present ; in association with First Choice Films, Astral Media, Telefilm Canada, Corus Entertainment, Myriad Pictures, ISL Films, Hogarth Productions ; a Robert Lantos production ; an István Szabó film ; screenplay by Ronald Harwood ; produced by Robert Lantos ; directed by István Szabó

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Summary
London, 1938. Julia is a true West End diva: beautiful, talented, wealthy, and famous. She has a devoted husband who has masterminded her brilliant career - but after years of the spotlight she begins to suffer from a severe case of boredom and longs for something new and exciting to put the twinkle back in her eye. She finds what she is looking for in a handsome young American fan, who adds a few more sparks than Julia was hoping for
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (104 min.)
Note
  • Based on the novella "Theatre" by W. Somerset Maugham
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2004
  • Special features: Commentary with director István Szabó, Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons [optional audio feature]; Behind-the-scenes of "Being Julia" [featurette] (9 min.); Behind the lens: the making of "Being Julia" [featurette] (6 min.); Deleted scenes (5 min.); Previews (7 min.)
Contents
  • Start
  • Tom Fennel
  • Dolly
  • Invitation
  • One big pose
  • Tea with Tom
  • "You don't look so bad."
  • Enjoying herself again
  • Tightening
  • Older woman
  • Very modern couple
  • English thing
  • Learn restraint
  • What it's all about
  • Transparent boy
  • Role for Avice
  • Clever girl
  • "You were awful."
  • Audition
  • Rehearsal
  • Fling with Daddy
  • Far too angelic
  • For old times sake
  • Opening night
  • Lesson in upstaging
  • and improvisation
  • Spoils of war
  • Dining alone
Isbn
9781404970069
Instance
Label
Being Julia
Title
Being Julia
Statement of responsibility
Sony Pictures Classics and Serendipity Point Films present ; in association with First Choice Films, Astral Media, Telefilm Canada, Corus Entertainment, Myriad Pictures, ISL Films, Hogarth Productions ; a Robert Lantos production ; an István Szabó film ; screenplay by Ronald Harwood ; produced by Robert Lantos ; directed by István Szabó
Creator
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
London, 1938. Julia is a true West End diva: beautiful, talented, wealthy, and famous. She has a devoted husband who has masterminded her brilliant career - but after years of the spotlight she begins to suffer from a severe case of boredom and longs for something new and exciting to put the twinkle back in her eye. She finds what she is looking for in a handsome young American fan, who adds a few more sparks than Julia was hoping for
Awards note
  • Academy Awards 2005: Nominee: Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
  • Golden Globes 2005: Winner: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical
  • SAG Awards 2005: Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
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TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
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Being Julia (Motion picture)
Credits note
Director of photography, Lajos Koltai ; edited by Susan Shipton ; music by Mychael Danna ; costume designer, John Bloomfield ; production designer, Luciana Arrighi
Intended audience
MPAA rating: Rated R; some sexuality
Language note
In English; closed-captioned
PerformerNote
Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Bruce Greenwood, Miriam Margolyes, Juliet Stevenson, Shaun Evans, Lucy Punch, Tom Sturridge, Maury Chaykin, Sheila McCarthy, Rosemary Harris, Rita Tushingham, Leigh Lawson, Julian Richings, Michael Gambon
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1949-
  • 1934-2020
  • 1938-
  • 1948-
  • 1956-
  • 1980-
  • 1930-
  • 1942-
  • 1874-1965
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  • Lantos, Robert
  • Harwood, Ronald
  • Szabó, István
  • Bening, Annette
  • Irons, Jeremy
  • Greenwood, Bruce
  • Margolyes, Miriam
  • Stevenson, Juliet
  • Evans, Shaun
  • Sturridge, Tom
  • Chaykin, Maury
  • Harris, Rosemary
  • Tushingham, Rita
  • Gambon, Michael
  • Koltai, Lajos
  • Shipton, Susan
  • Danna, Mychael
  • Maugham, W. Somerset
  • Sony Pictures Classics (Firm)
  • Serendipity Point Films
  • First Choice Films
  • Astral Media
  • Telefilm Canada
  • Corus Entertainment (Firm)
  • Myriad Pictures
  • ISL Films (Firm)
  • Hogarth Productions (Firm)
  • Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
104
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  • Maugham, W. Somerset
  • Acting
  • Actresses
  • Theater
  • Friendship
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Women
  • Triangles (Interpersonal relations)
  • Revenge
  • London (England)
  • West End (London, England)
  • Maugham, W. Somerset
  • Acting
  • Actresses
  • Friendship
  • Man-woman relationships
  • Revenge
  • Theater
  • Triangles (Interpersonal relations)
  • Women
  • England
  • England
Technique
live action
Label
Being Julia, Sony Pictures Classics and Serendipity Point Films present ; in association with First Choice Films, Astral Media, Telefilm Canada, Corus Entertainment, Myriad Pictures, ISL Films, Hogarth Productions ; a Robert Lantos production ; an István Szabó film ; screenplay by Ronald Harwood ; produced by Robert Lantos ; directed by István Szabó
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Based on the novella "Theatre" by W. Somerset Maugham
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2004
  • Special features: Commentary with director István Szabó, Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons [optional audio feature]; Behind-the-scenes of "Being Julia" [featurette] (9 min.); Behind the lens: the making of "Being Julia" [featurette] (6 min.); Deleted scenes (5 min.); Previews (7 min.)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Start -- Tom Fennel -- Dolly -- Invitation -- One big pose -- Tea with Tom -- "You don't look so bad." -- Enjoying herself again -- Tightening -- Older woman -- Very modern couple -- English thing -- Learn restraint -- What it's all about -- Transparent boy -- Role for Avice -- Clever girl -- "You were awful." -- Audition -- Rehearsal -- Fling with Daddy -- Far too angelic -- For old times sake -- Opening night -- Lesson in upstaging -- and improvisation -- Spoils of war -- Dining alone
Control code
57360210
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (104 min.)
Governing access note
Performance rights: HOME: home use only
Isbn
9781404970069
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 043396091740
  • 043396091764
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
09174
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)57360210
System details
DVD; Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1; widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.85:1
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Being Julia, Sony Pictures Classics and Serendipity Point Films present ; in association with First Choice Films, Astral Media, Telefilm Canada, Corus Entertainment, Myriad Pictures, ISL Films, Hogarth Productions ; a Robert Lantos production ; an István Szabó film ; screenplay by Ronald Harwood ; produced by Robert Lantos ; directed by István Szabó
Publication
Note
  • Based on the novella "Theatre" by W. Somerset Maugham
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2004
  • Special features: Commentary with director István Szabó, Annette Bening and Jeremy Irons [optional audio feature]; Behind-the-scenes of "Being Julia" [featurette] (9 min.); Behind the lens: the making of "Being Julia" [featurette] (6 min.); Deleted scenes (5 min.); Previews (7 min.)
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
quadrophonic multichannel or surround
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
Start -- Tom Fennel -- Dolly -- Invitation -- One big pose -- Tea with Tom -- "You don't look so bad." -- Enjoying herself again -- Tightening -- Older woman -- Very modern couple -- English thing -- Learn restraint -- What it's all about -- Transparent boy -- Role for Avice -- Clever girl -- "You were awful." -- Audition -- Rehearsal -- Fling with Daddy -- Far too angelic -- For old times sake -- Opening night -- Lesson in upstaging -- and improvisation -- Spoils of war -- Dining alone
Control code
57360210
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (104 min.)
Governing access note
Performance rights: HOME: home use only
Isbn
9781404970069
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
  • 043396091740
  • 043396091764
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
09174
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
(OCoLC)57360210
System details
DVD; Region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1; widescreen presentation, aspect ratio 1.85:1
Terms governing use
For private home use only.
Video recording format
DVD

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