Shakespeare in Love (1998)

Ceremony Year: 1999Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 1998

Nominated Talent & Credits

Marc Norman— David Parfitt, Donna Gigliotti, Harvey Weinstein, Edward Zwick and Marc Norman, Producers

Tom Stoppard— Marc Norman, Tom Stoppard

Synopsis / Overview

Young William Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, 'Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter', before it's even written. When lovely noblewoman Viola de Lesseps auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love — and Shakespeare's play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship intensifies, the comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen) — 71st Academy Awards (1999)

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