The Reader

The Reader

The Reader is a 2008 drama film based on the 1995 German novel of the same name by Bernhard Schlink. The film was written by David Hare and directed by Stephen Daldry. Ralph Fiennes and Kate Winslet star along with the young actor David Kross. It was the last film for producers Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack, who both died before it was released. Production began in Germany in September 2007, and the film opened in limited release on December 10, 2008. It tells the story of Michael Berg, a German lawyer who as a mid-teenager in 1958 had an affair with an older woman, Hanna Schmitz, who...
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quick facts
Release date:December 10, 2008
Directed by:Stephen Daldry
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:123 Minutes
Producer:Sydney Pollack, Anthony Minghella, Donna Gigliotti, Red Morris, 4th Baron Killanin
Editor:Claire Simpson
Music by:Nico Muhly
Cinematography:Roger Deakins, Chris Menges
Screenplay by:David Hare
Estimated budget:$32,000,000
Adapted from:The Reader

Award-winners from The Reader

David Kross
David Kross
Character:Michael Berg
Born:July 4, 1990
Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet
Character:Hanna Schmitz
Born:October 5, 1975

Cast of The Reader

Ralph Fiennes
Ralph Fiennes
Michael Berg
Born:December 22, 1962
Age:49
Bruno Ganz
Bruno Ganz
Professor Rohl
Born:March 22, 1941
Age:71
Lena Olin
Lena Olin
Rose Mather
Born:March 22, 1955
Age:57
Alexandra Maria Lara
Alexandra Maria Lara
Ilana Mather
Born:November 12, 1978
Age:33
Linda Bassett
Linda Bassett
Ms. Brenner
Born:February 4, 1950
Age:62
Susanne Lothar
Susanne Lothar
Carla Berg
Born:November 15, 1960
Age:51

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2008 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Kate Winslet
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Kate Winslet
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Kate Winslet
2009 Bambi Schauspielerin international, Kate Winslet
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, Kate Winslet
2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Kate Winslet
2009 European Film Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2009 World Soundtrack Award for Discovery of the Year, Nico Muhly
2008 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Youth in Film, David Kross
2008 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Director, Stephen Daldry
2008 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress, Kate Winslet
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YearAward Nomination
2008 Academy Award for Actress in a Leading Role, Kate Winslet
2008 Academy Award for Best Director, Stephen Daldry
2008 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, David Hare
2008 Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
2008 Academy Award for Best Picture, Anthony Minghella
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Kate Winslet
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Direction, Stephen Daldry
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Film, Anthony Minghella
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Kate Winslet
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Stephen Daldry
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Drama Film, Anthony Minghella
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2008 Satellite Award for Best Film – Drama, The Weinstein Company
2008 Satellite Award for Best Director, Stephen Daldry
2008 American Society of Cinematographers Award for Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Theatrical Releases, Claudio Miranda
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Cinematography, Chris Menges
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Performer, David Kross
2009 MTV Movie Award for Best Female Performance, Kate Winslet
2009 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Kate Winslet
2008 Satellite Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama, Kate Winslet
2009 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, David Hare
2008 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, David Hare
2008 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, David Hare
2009 David di Donatello for Best European Film, Stephen Daldry
2008 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer, David Kross
2009 European Film Award for Best Actor, David Kross
2009 European Film Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Director, Stephen Daldry
2009 European Film Award for Best Film
2008 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Youth in Film, David Kross
2008 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2009 London Film Critics Circle Award for British Actress of the Year, Kate Winslet
2009 London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2009 London Film Critics Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year, David Hare
2008 Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress, Kate Winslet
2009 World Soundtrack Award for Discovery of the Year, Nico Muhly
2008 USC Scripter Award, Bernhard Schlink
2010 Robert Award for Best Non-American Film, Stephen Daldry
2008 Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
2008 San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Actress, Kate Winslet
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Film director of The Reader

Stephen Daldry
Stephen Daldry
Born: May 2, 1960
Age: 52

Stephen David Daldry, CBE is an English theatre and film director and producer, as well as a three-time Academy Award nominated and Tony Award winning director. He is also notable for having all of his feature films that he has directed go on to be nominated for Best Director or Best Picture at...
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Filming locations for The Reader

Germany
Germany

Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 81.8 million...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the movie, "The Reader"?
  • A:
    Sydney Pollack, Anthony Minghella and Scott Rudin were the film's producers.
  • Q:
    Which locations were shown in the film The Reader?
  • A:
    Locations used to film the movie include Germany.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the film The Reader?
  • A:
    Nico Muhly composed sheet music for the movie's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the film, "The Reader"?
  • A:
    The Weinstein Company was the film's distributor.
  • Q:
    Which director created the motion picture "The Reader"?
  • A:
    Stephen Daldry was the movie's director.
  • Q:
    Which awards did the film "The Reader" receive?
  • A:
    The film won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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