Nomadland
Nomadland
Nomadland
USA / Germany,
2020, 107 min
Directed by:
Chloé ZhaoScreenplay:
Chloé ZhaoCinematography:
Joshua James RichardsComposer:
Ludovico EinaudiCast:
Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May, Swankie, Bob Wells, Peter Spears, Cat Clifford, Tay Strathairn, Gay DeForest, Patricia Grier, Angela Reyes (more)VOD (4)
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Following the closure of a gypsum mine in the Nevada town she calls home, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road in this "exquisite film" (Joe Morgenstern). Exploring an unconventional life as a modernday nomad, Fern discovers a resilience and resourcefulness unlike any she's known before. Along the way, she meets other nomads who become mentors in the vast landscape of the American West. From Searchlight Pictures, written for the screen and directed by Chloe Zhao, based on the book by Jessica Bruder, the film also stars David Strathairn and features real-life nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells. (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao, Dan Janvey, Frances McDormand, Mollye Asher, Peter Spears (Best Motion Picture of the Year)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 2021 - Frances McDormand (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2021 - Joshua James Richards (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Achievement in Film Editing)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao, Dan Janvey, Frances McDormand, Mollye Asher, Peter Spears (Best Feature)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Director)
- 2021 - Joshua James Richards (Best Cinematography)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Editing)
- 2021 - Frances McDormand (Best Female Lead)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao, Dan Janvey, Frances McDormand, Mollye Asher, Peter Spears (Best Film)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Director)
- 2021 - Frances McDormand (Best Leading Actress)
- 2021 - Joshua James Richards (Best Cinematography)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Editing)
- 2021 - Mike Wolf Snyder, Sergio Diaz, Zach Seivers (Best Sound)
British Independent Film Awards (BIFA)
- 2020 - Chloé Zhao, Dan Janvey, Frances McDormand, Mollye Asher, Peter Spears (Best International Independent Film)
Robert Awards (Danish Film Awards)
- 2022 - Chloé Zhao (Best English Language Film)
Guldbagge Awards
- 2022 - Chloé Zhao (Best Foreign Film)
AACTA International Awards
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Direction)
- 2021 - Best Film
- 2021 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)
- 2021 - David Strathairn (Best Supporting Actor)
- 2021 - Swankie (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Screenplay)
Golden Globes
- 2021 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Director)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Screenplay)
- 2021 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2021 - Best Picture
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Director)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2021 - Joshua James Richards (Best Cinematography)
- 2021 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (Best Editing)
Florida Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2020 - Chloé Zhao (Best Director)
- 2020 - Frances McDormand (Best Actress)
- 2020 - Best Film
- 2020 - Swankie (Best Supporting Actress)
- 2020 - Chloé Zhao (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 2020 - Joshua James Richards (Best Cinematography)
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2020 - Chloé Zhao (Best Director)
- 2020 - Best Film
- 2020 - Joshua James Richards (Best Cinematography)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 2020 - Chloé Zhao (Best Director)
Venice Film Festival
- 2020 - Chloé Zhao (Golden Lion for Best Film)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2020 - Chloé Zhao (People's Choice Award)
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 2021 - Chloé Zhao (FIPRESCI Film of the Year)
Miami Film Festival
- 2021 - Joshua James Richards (Art of Light Award)