US (2005): Drama/Romance
From Ang Lee comes an epic American love story, based on the short story by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annie Proulx and adapted fro the screen by the team of Larry McMurtry and Dianna Ossana. Set against the sweeping vision of Wyoming and Texas, the film tells the story of two young men -- a ranch hand (Heath Ledger) and a rodeo cowboy (Jake Gyllenhaal) -- who meet in the summer of 1962, and unexpectedly forge a lifelong connection, one whose complications, joys, and tragedies provide a testament to the endurance and power of love. (Focus Features - Web site)
8 nominations, 3 Awards
· Best Achievement in Directing 2005: Ang Lee
· Best Achievement in Writing - Adapted Screenplay 2005: Screenplay by Larry McMurtry & Diana Ossana
· Best Achievement in Music - Original Score 2005: Gustavo Santaolalla
· Best Picture of the Year 2005 (Focus Features) - Diana Ossana & James Schamus, producers
· Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role 2005: Heath Ledger
· Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role 2005: Jake Gyllenhaal
· Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 2005: Michelle Williams
· Achievement in Cinematography 2005: Rodrigo Prieto