Monster
Synopsis
In a role that won her an Oscar, Charlize Theron plays the sexually abused prostitute who left dead men in her wake. She went on to become America’s first female serial killer.
Our take
Before the phenomenon of Wonder Woman, Patty Jenkins wrote and directed this true crime drama, a searing portrait of real-life serial killer Aileen Wournos. Charlize Theron’s notoriously transformative performance went on to win her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
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Awards & Festivals
Berlin International Film Festival
2004 | 2 wins including: Best Actress
Academy Awards
2004 | Winner: Best Actress in a Leading Role
Independent Spirit Awards
2004 | 2 wins including: Best First Feature
2004 | Nominee: Best First Screenplay
Village Voice Film Poll
2003 | Nominee: Best Performance
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