Possible Worlds (film)
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Possible Worlds is a 2000 Canadian film adaptation
of the play of the same name
. The film is directed by Robert Lepage
, and stars Tom McCamus
and Tilda Swinton
. Music is by George Koller
.
Film adaptation
Film adaptation is the transfer of a written work to a feature film. It is a type of derivative work.A common form of film adaptation is the use of a novel as the basis of a feature film, but film adaptation includes the use of non-fiction , autobiography, comic book, scripture, plays, and even...
of the play of the same name
Possible Worlds (play)
Possible Worlds, written in 1990 by John Mighton, is part murder mystery, part science-fiction, and part mathematical philosophy, and follows the multiple parallel lives of the mysterious George Barber. At the play's beginning, George is found dead, with his brain missing...
. The film is directed by Robert Lepage
Robert Lepage
Robert Lepage, is a playwright, actor, film director, and stage director from Québec City, Québec, and is one of Canada's most honoured theatre artists.- Life and work :...
, and stars Tom McCamus
Tom McCamus
Tom McCamus is an award-winning Canadian film and theatre actor who is most widely known for his work on the science-fiction television show Mutant X....
and Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Katherine Mathilda "Tilda" Swinton is a British actress known for both arthouse and mainstream films. She has appeared in a number of films including The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Burn After Reading, The Beach, We Need to Talk About Kevin and was nominated for a Golden Globe for her...
. Music is by George Koller
George Koller
George Koller is a Canadian bassist and multi-instrumentalist who has played professionally and extensively within most genres of music and is best known for his work in jazz, free jazz, folk music, world music and world fusion...
.
Won
- Best Achievement in Art Direction/Production Design - Genie Awards
- Best Achievement in Editing - Genie Awards
- Special Jutra - Jutra Awards
Nominated
- Achievement in Direction - Genie Awards
- Best Achievement in Cinematography - Genie Awards
- Best Motion Picture - Genie Awards
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role - Genie Awards
- Best Art Direction - Jutra Awards
- Best Cinematography - Jutra Awards