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World War Ii | Widow
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British Newcomer of the Year | 2006 | Kelly
Best Female Voice | 2006
Best Actress | 2005 | Judi
Best Acting by an Ensemble | 2005 | Judi
Best Costume Design | 2006 | Sandy
2005 | Stephen
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | 2006 | Judi
Best Achievement in Costume Design | 2006
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical | 2006
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | 2006
Best Motion Picture Comedy or Musical | 2006
Best Costume Design | 2006
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | 2006
Best Screenplay Original | 2006 | Martin
British Film of the Year | 2006
British Actress of the Year | 2006
British Director of the Year | 2006
2006 | George
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role | 2006 | Judi
Best Film | 2006 | Stephen
Best European Film Miglior Film dellUnione Europea | 2006 | Stephen
Best Actress | 2005 | Judi
2005 | Andrew
Best Actress | 2005 | Judi
Best Technical Achievement | 2005
Best Screenplay | 2005
Best Director | 2005
Most Promising Newcomer | 2005
Best Supporting ActorActress | 2005
Best Actress | 2005
Best Actor | 2005
Best British Independent Film | 2005
Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Comedy or Musical | 2005 | Judi
The incognito Mrs. Henderson, dressed as a dancing polar bear, was played by Dame Judi Dench, and not a stunt double.
Before the production started, there was a party, and many of the original Windmill girls attended. Bob Hoskins said it was remarkable. Many of the women seemed to be older versions of the actresses.
Many scenes, such as the portraits, and the Wild West Show, are re-creations from authentic photographs of the Windmill Theatre in its heyday.
According to Director Stephen Frears, Dame Judi Dench was always slightly nervous, so they would edit her speeches as she had learned them. During the "sherry-sipping" party before the opening of the theatre, at two points, Lady Conway (Thelma Barlow) prompts her in her speech ("Bread line... Employment"). This wasn't in the script, but Frears thought it was funny, so he included it in the final cut.
The scene where Vivian Van Damm (Bob Hoskins) and Mrs. Laura Henderson (Dame Judi Dench) were arguing about the name "Millettes or Millerettes" is all done in one continuous shot. Director Stephen Frears thought it better to "stand back and let the actors interact".
"Laura Henderson: [at Mrs. Henderson's husband's funeral] I'm bored with widowhood. Lady Conway: My dear, you've just scratched the surface. Laura Henderson: I have to smile at everybody. I've never had to smile at everybody. In India, there were always people to look down on. Lady Conway: People are merely being sympathetic. After all, you have lost your husband. Laura Henderson: Well I didn't mislay him! It was most inconsiderate of Robert to die. What on earth am I supposed to do now?"
"Lady Conway: It's really not so bad. Widows are allowed hobbies. Laura Henderson: Hobbies? Lady Conway: Yes. Embroidery, things like that. Laura Henderson: Are you mad? Lady Conway: I've graduated to weaving. Would you care to see my tapestries? Laura Henderson: I'd rather drink ink. Lady Conway: Committees are good of course. I serve on quite a few charities. Once your husband dies, it's quite permissible to help the poor. And now, there's no one to stop you buying things. Also, of course, there's a great deal of time for lovers. Laura Henderson: Margot, I'm nearly 70! Lady Conway: That's true, but you're also very rich. The one cancels out the other."
