USA / UK,
2007, 109 min
Directed by:
Chris WeitzScreenplay:
Chris WeitzCinematography:
Henry BrahamComposer:
Alexandre DesplatCast:
Nicole Kidman, Daniel Craig, Dakota Blue Richards, Eva Green, Tom Courtenay, Clare Higgins, Jim Carter, Sam Elliott, Freddie Highmore, Ian McShane (more)VOD (1)
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In a marvellous parallel world where witches soar the skies and Ice Bears rule the frozen North one special girl is destined to hold the fate of the universe in her hands. When Lyra Belacqua (Dakota Blue Richards) becomes the keeper of the Golden Compass she discovers that her world and all those beyond are threatened by the secret plans of Mrs Coulter (Nicole Kidman). With the help of Lord Asriel (Daniel Craig) and a group of unlikely allies ready to stand at her side Lyra embarks on an extraordinary quest that celebrates friendship and courage against all odds. (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2008 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 2008 - Best Achievement in Production Design
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 2008 - Best Special Visual Effects
Critics Choice Awards
- 2008 - Dakota Blue Richards (Best Young Actress)
- 2008 - Best Family Film
The Saturn Awards
- 2008 - Best Fantasy Film
- 2008 - Dakota Blue Richards (Best Performance by a Younger Actor)
- 2008 - Ruth Myers (Best Costumes)
- 2008 - Ben Morris, Bill Westenhofer, Michael L. Fink, Trevor Wood (Best Special / Visual Effects)