About film
Set in the 1880s, the story of how, during a creative dry spell, the partnership of the legendary musical/theatrical writers Gilbert and Sullivan almost dissolves, before they turn it all around and write the Mikado.
Festivals and awards
Oscar, 2000: "Best Costume Design", "Best Makeup"; Nominee "Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen", "Best Art Direction-Set Decoration"
BAFTA Awards, 2000: "Best Make Up/Hair"; Nominee "Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role" (Jim Broadbent), "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role" (Timothy Spall), "Best Screenplay - Original", "Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film"
Venice Film Festival, 1999: "Volpi Cup
Best Actor" (Jim Broadbent); Nominee "Golden Lion"
