“The Whale” is a 2022 American psychological drama film directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Brendan Fraser in a widely praised performance as Charlie, a reclusive and morbidly obese English teacher. The film is based on Samuel D. Hunter’s acclaimed 2012 play of the same name.
The Whale
Awards
- Academy Awards: Brendan Fraser won Best Actor and the film won for Best Makeup and Hairstyling. Hong Chau was nominated for Best Supporting Actress.
- British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA): The film received nominations for Best Actor (Brendan Fraser), Best Supporting Actress (Hong Chau), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Make Up & Hair.
- Critics’ Choice Awards: Brendan Fraser won Best Actor. The film also received nominations for Best Young Actor/Actress (Sadie Sink), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Hair and Makeup.
Golden Globe Awards: Brendan Fraser was nominated for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama. - Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG): Brendan Fraser won for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role. Hong Chau was nominated for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role.
- Venice Film Festival: The Whale premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival. Brendan Fraser’s performance was met with a six-minute standing ovation. Director Darren Aronofsky received several awards at the festival.
“A film I had been following long before the news of the standing ovations, or the revival of Brendan Fraser's career became headlining news. This film came from the mind of Darren Aronofsky (the director responsible for Black Swan, Mother, Fountain, Pi and Requiem for a Dream) and straight from my favourite production house - A24. It had me curious and feeling a great sense of anticipation.”
Raghav TandonGoogle Review
