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British Supporting Actress of the Year | 2005 | Romola
2004 | Damien
Best Script | 2004 | Jeffrey
2005 | Damien
Best Irish Film | 2004
Best Actress | 2004
Best Film Director | 2004
Best Cinematography | 2004
Best Production Design | 2004
Best Costume Design | 2004
British Actor of the Year | 2005 | James
Best Supporting ActorActress | 2004 | Romola
Originally, James McAvoy wanted to audition for the part of Michael until he auditioned with Steven Robertson and realized Robertson would be better at the part.
While researching and talking with people who have Duchenne muscular dystrophy, James McAvoy discovered that people who suffer from this disease would rather be ignored than pitied.
James McAvoy would spend up to 12 hours a day in a wheelchair while filming.
The original story was conceived by Irish writer Christian O'Reilly, inspired by his own experiences working at the Centre for Independent Living in Dublin where he worked closely with Dermot Walsh, a man who has cerebral palsy.
The film, mainly James McAvoy and Steven Robertson were scrutinised as Robertson and McAvoy's characters were disabled, but the actors weren't.
"[Police have just pulled Rory's car over. They realise he's disabled and are going to put him back in his chair] Rory: Aren't you going to arrest me? Garda Sergeant: No. Rory: That's discrimination! Look, you're only doing that because I'm disabled. It's me civil right to be arrested!"
"Michael Connolly: Have you ever had a girlfriend? Rory: Well, I've had more girlfriends than you've had speech therapy sessions, so..."
"[Police have just pulled Rory's car over. They realise he's disabled and are going to put him back in his chair] Rory: Aren't you going to arrest me? Garda Sergeant: No. Rory: That's discrimination! Look, you're only doing that because I'm disabled. It's me civil right to be arrested!"
"Michael Connolly: Have you ever had a girlfriend? Rory: Well, I've had more girlfriends than you've had speech therapy sessions, so..."
