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Dirty Pretty Things 7.0 2002 Movie

Dirty Pretty Things

Dir. Stephen Frears · UK, United Kingdom · English, French

Our take by Will Bishop

Chiwetel Ejiofor stars as a disgraced doctor-turned-immigrant cab driver who inadvertently stumbles upon London’s black market organ trade. Audrey Tatou and Sophie Okonedo also star as fellow “illegals” struggling to make ends meet in the shadows of England. This film is about illegal immigrants, it is told from their perspective, and because of that it becomes so humane that it indulges in social commentary. It’s a really interesting, sometimes thrilling, watch.

What happens

An undocumented immigrant finds a human heart in one of the toilets of the west London hotel where he works with other undocumented immigrants.

What the critics said

Notable Critics

"An intelligent and extremely well-made romantic drama that tells an intriguing story with economy and insight."

— David Stratton

Awards

Oscars

1 nom

Nominated: Best Original Screenplay

Venice

1 win

Won: Sergio Trasatti Award

BAFTA

2 noms

Nominated: Alexander Korda Award for Best British FilmNominated: Best Screenplay

WGA

1 nom

Nominated: Best Original Screenplay (Screen)

Nat. Board of Review

2 wins

Won: Freedom of Expression AwardWon: Special Recognition

NYFCC

1 nom

Nominated: Best Screenplay

LAFCA

1 nom

Nominated: Best Screenplay

European Film Awards

6 noms

Nominated: Best European Actor (People's Choice Award)Nominated: Best European Actress (People's Choice Award)Nominated: European ActorNominated: European CinematographerNominated: European FilmNominated: European Screenwriter

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