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Notes on a scandal - Cate Blanchett, Judi Dench, Alice Bird, Richard Eyre

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Movie propaganda

One woman's mistake is another's opportunity.

When Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett) joins St George's as the new art teacher, Barbara Covett (Judi Dench) senses a kindred spirit. But Barbara is not the only one drawn to her. Sheba begins an illicit affair and Barbara becomes the keeper of her secret. Notes on a scandal is a story of loneliness, loyalty, envy and love.

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Target demographic movie keyword propaganda

Film drama school art teacher romance affair secret blackmail student

Persons of interest

Alice Bird .... Saskia
Cate Blanchett .... Sheba Hart
Judi Dench .... Barbara Covett
Tameka Empson
Emma Kennedy
Max Lewis .... Ben
Jeff Lipman .... Police Officer
Bill Nighy .... Richard Hart
Andrew Simpson .... Steven Connelly
Juno Temple .... Polly
Zoe Heller .... Author: What was she thinking: notes on a scandal
Patrick Marber .... Screenwriter
Richard Eyre .... Director

Cinematic intelligence sources

Notes on a scandal official movie site
Notes on a scandal film production notes (.rtf)
Notes on a scandal QuickTime movie trailers
Awards and film festivals:

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS - Oscars) 2007: Nominated: Performance by an actress in a leading role (Judi Dench), Performance by an actress in a supporting role (Cate Blanchett), Original score, Adapted screenplay
Berlin International Film Festival 2006: In competition
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) 2007: Nominated: The Alexander Korda Award for the Outstanding British Film of the Year (Scott Rudin, Robert Fox, Richard Eyre, Patrick Marber), Adapted Screenplay (Patrick Marber), Actress in a Leading Role (Judi Dench)
British Independent Film Awards 2007: Won: Best Performance by an Actress (Judi Dench), Best Screenplay (Patrick Marber); Nominated: Best British Independent Film, Best Performance by a Supporting Actor or Actress (Cate Blanchett)
Hollywood Foreign Press Association (Golden Globes) 2006: Nominated: Best Actress In A Motion Picture - Drama (Judi Dench), Best Supporting Actress In A Motion Picture (Cate Blanchett), Best Screenplay - Motion Picture (Patrick Marber)
National Board of Review, USA 2006: Won: Top Ten Film
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2007: Nominated: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Judi Dench), Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Cate Blanchett)