The Descendants FYC Booklet / 14 Pages

Description

The Descendants
is a 2011 American
comedy-drama
film directed by
Alexander Payne
. The screenplay by Payne,
Nat Faxon
, and
Jim Rash
is based on the
2007 novel of the same name
by
Kaui Hart Hemmings
. The film stars
George Clooney
,
Shailene Woodley
,
Amara Miller
,
Beau Bridges
,
Judy Greer
,
Matthew Lillard
, and
Robert Forster
, and was released by
Fox Searchlight Pictures
in the United States on November 18, 2011,
[1]
after being screened at the
2011 Toronto International Film Festival
.
[5]
Tracing the journey of attorney and land baron Matt King, who struggles with unexpected occurrences in his monotonous life,
The Descendants
was a critical and financial success, grossing 7 million against a million budget and receiving acclaim for the performances of Clooney and Woodley, Payne's direction and writing, and
Kevin Tent
's editing. The film was nominated for five
Oscars
at the
84th Academy Awards
, including
Best Picture
,
Best Director
for Payne, and
Best Actor
for Clooney, winning one for
Best Adapted Screenplay
. The film also won two
Golden Globe Awards
;
Best Picture – Drama
and
Best Actor – Drama
for Clooney.