Out of Africa
US (1985): Drama/Romance
Sydney Pollack's 1985 multiple-Oscar® winner is a sumptuous and emotionally satisfying film about the life of Danish writer Karen Blixen (Meryl Streep), better known as Isak Dinesen, who travels to Kenya to be with her German husband (Klaus Maria Brandauer) but falls for an English adventurer (Robert Redford -- not a very convincing Brit). The film is slow in developing the relationship, but it is rich in beautiful images of Africa and in the romantic tone surrounding Blixen's gradual discovery of her life and voice. (Tom Keogh, Amazon.com)
It's interesting to note that this was a great year for Brandauer. In addition to scoring an Oscar nomination as Best Supporting Actor for his work in this film, he also starred as the title character in one of this year's Foreign Language Film nominees, Oberst Redl.
Use this link to view the original theatrical trailer for Out of Africa on TCM.com.
· Best Picture 1985: Sydney Pollack - Producer (Universal)
· Best Directing 1985: Sydney Pollack
· Writing (Best Screenplay based on material from another medium) 1985: Kurt Luedtke
· Best Art Direction/Set Decoration 1985: Stephen Grimes - Art Direction; Josie MacAvin - Set Decoration
· Best Cinematography 1985: David Watkin
· Music Scoring Awards (Best Original Score) 1985: John Barry
· Best Sound 1985: Chris Jenkins, Gary Alexander, Larry Stensvold, Peter Handford
· Actress 1985: Meryl Streep
· Supporting Actor 1985: Klaus Maria Brandauer
· Costume Design 1985: Milena Canonero
· Film Editing 1985: Fredric Steinkamp, William Steinkamp, Pembroke J. Herring, Sheldon Kahn
11 nominations, 7 Awards