Venus
Roger Michell's charming and poignant drama, starring Academy Award nominee Peter O’Toole.
Maurice (Peter O’Toole) is an aging veteran actor who becomes absolutely taken with Jessie – the grandniece of his closest friend. When Maurice tries to soften the petulant and provincial young girl with the benefit of his wisdom and London culture, their give-and-take surprises both Maurice and Jessie as they discover what they don’t know about themselves.
Featuring brilliant performances from a superb supporting cast, Venus is a witty and wise celebration of how the greatest lessons in life can come from the most unlikely places.
Awards
At the Academy Awards 2007, Venus was nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role (Peter O’Toole).
Venus received two nominations at the British Academy Film Awards 2007: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Peter O’Toole) and Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Lesley Phillips).
