Albert Nobbs

Glenn Close (Dangerous Liasons) dons a top hat in this drama about a woman posing as a male butler in 19th Century Ireland.

During an era where female independence was non-existent and discouraged, Albert Nobbs (Close) escapes a life of poverty and despair by disguising herself as a “himself.” However, she seeks to dismantle her 30-year façade after meeting a handsome painter. While trying to reconstruct an ordinary life, she acquires the company of a gorgeous young house maid (Mia Wasikowska, Jane Eyre), who has her own man-seeking agendas.

This is the third big-screen pairing of Glenn Close and director Rodrigo Garcia, the prior two being Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her and Nine Lives. Close, who also co-wrote the screenplay, originally played the role in a 1982 stage production.

Starring Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Aaron Johnson, Brendan Gleeson, Janet McTeer

Directed by Rodrigo García ('In Treatment', 'Nine Lives', 'Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her')

Written by Glenn Glose, John Banville (based on the novella by George Moore)

Historical, Drama, Adaptation | 1hr 49mins | Rated (M) | contains nudity and sex scenes | Origin: Ireland | NZ Distributor: Rialto Distribution | Official Site »