The Messenger (2009)

Ceremony Year: 2010Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 2009

Nominated Talent & Credits

Alessandro Camon— Written by Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman

Oren Moverman— Written by Alessandro Camon & Oren Moverman

Synopsis / Overview

Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone, to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Original Screenplay) — 82nd Academy Awards (2010)

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