15 best movies with a lively and Samoironichnye Cate Blanchett

Cate Blanchett, who plays elf Lady in the trilogy of Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit" - a truly amazing actress. Fairytale appearance served as her ticket to the world of Middle-earth, but the famous Australian can implement a variety of images. Even if it's Bob Dylan, or a scientist, artistic manifesto outlining Kazimir Malevich.

But the most attractive feature Cate Blanchett - is its ironic attitude to itself: the actress is not afraid to be funny or look stupid.

1. Elizabeth

Elizabeth

• United Kingdom, 1998.
• Historical drama.
• Duration: 124 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

The film tells the story of his youth and the formation of one of the most famous British monarchs - Elizabeth I (Cate Blanchett). The ascent to the throne given to the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn easy. The young queen will understand which of the approximate she can trust and how to stay on the throne in a church split.

Director Shekhar Kapur has found his queen through historical melodrama "Oscar and Lucinda", where Blanchett starred with Ralph Fiennes. Kapoor saw the actress and immediately realized that it is ideal.

Role in "Elizabeth" gave Blanchett's first nomination for "Oscar". But while the main award went to Gwyneth Paltrow for tragicomedy "Shakespeare in Love."

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2. The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Talented Mr. Ripley

• United States, 1999.
• Crime, drama, thriller.
• Duration: 139 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

Thriller directed by Anthony Minghella filmed by the novel Patricia Highsmith. Charming, but not possessing special talents Tom Ripley (Matt Damon) meets a millionaire Herbert Greenleaf (James Rebhorn) and receives a nonstandard task: to convince his wayward son Dickie (Jude Law) to return home to the US from Italy. Everything goes according to plan, but then Tom accidentally kills Dickie during an argument. And then the main character decides to pass himself off as the son of a millionaire.

Cate Blanchett Meredith Logue played, a girl from high society. Wily Tom Ripley met with her to get close to Dickey and his fiancée Marge (Gwyneth Paltrow). But then Meredith becomes very dangerous for Ripley witness.

It is curious that such a character not in the book Highsmith: it was coined by an actress and screenwriter. For the small but vibrant scene Blanchett won the nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.

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3. Paradise

Heaven

• Italy, UK, Germany, France, USA, 2002.
• Drama.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

The film tells about the life of a humble teacher Philippa (Cate Blanchett), whose husband died of a drug overdose. Trying to avenge his death causes a woman to prison. There's a character falls for a young police officer (Giovanni Ribisi).

Before filming in the "Paradise" Cate Blanchett and Giovanni Ribisi we have played together in the mystical thriller, Sam Raimi's "The Gift." This time they met on the set of one of the best directors of our time - Tom Tykwer, known to a wide audience for such films as "Run Lola Run" and "Perfume. Story of a Murderer. "

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4. Coffee and Cigarettes

Coffee and Cigarettes

• USA, Japan, Italy, 2003.
• Comedy, Drama.
• Duration: 96 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,1.

Almanac of 11 black-and-white short films, which are one of the main representatives of the American independent cinema Jim Jarmusch I filmed in 1986. As you can tell from the title, in the film directed by favorite actors smoke, drink coffee and talk about everything little by little.

In one of the stories Cate Blanchett with its inherent virtuosity played two roles: herself and her fictional cousin Shelley, I envy the life of the star's cousin.

5. Veronica Guerin

veronica Guerin

• USA, Ireland, UK, 2003.
• Biographical drama.
• Duration: 97 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

founded on a true story Joel Schumacher drama tells the story of Irish journalist Veronica Guerin (Cate Blanchett). Brave woman investigates the problem of drug addiction, and she did not notice how the road passes close-traffickers.

The main role in the film was played by Jodie Foster, and dreamed of becoming a film director Danny DeVito. But it turned out that both were busy with other projects.

The film won a number of important European awards, and the game itself Cate Blanchett won the nomination for the award "Golden Globe".

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6. Aviator

The Aviator

• UK, USA, Japan, 2004.
• Drama, War film.
• Duration: 169 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Oscar-winner Martin Scorsese's biopic about the life and fate of an eccentric American millionaire, the director and inventor Howard Hughes (Leonardo DiCaprio). Early left an orphan, rich heir is able to embody the wildest dreams - for example, to become a pilot and shoot their own movies. But for all it has to pay, and against the background of continuing conflict with the US Department of Defense at the Hughes developing obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Cate Blanchett had to play a real person - the legendary Hollywood diva Katharine Hepburn, an icon of 30-40s and lover Howard Hughes. Working with such a complex manner has become a challenge for Blanchett, especially given the fact that the appearance of the actress does not like. However, Kate brilliantly coped with an extraordinary challenge and earned his first "Oscar" for best actress.

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7. Small fish

Little Fish

• Australia, 2005.
• Drama, crime thriller.
• Duration: 109 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,3.

Ostrosotsialnye drama tells the story of a woman named Tracy (Cate Blanchett). After four years of treatment for drug addiction girl tries to break with the past and to overcome their inner fears, to finally begin life with a clean slate.

This shrill and tense film Cate Blanchett starred with other well-known actor of Australian origin - Hugo Weaving. But the most famous of their joint appearance - it franchise Peter Jackson, where the actor plays King Elrond of Rivendell.

8. Babylon

Babel

• USA, Mexico, Japan, France, 2006.
• Drama.
• Duration: 142 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,5.

Brilliant picture directed by Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, has earned the enthusiasm of critics, it is built on three storylines. In these stories, our world appears as one big Babylon, the most important thing is that - to be able to find each other a common language.

Cate Blanchett and Brad Pitt turned down the role in "The Departed" for "Babylon", played a couple of travelers. After the wife is the victim of a random shooting, the husband must immediately find medical help in a completely unfamiliar country.

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9. Scandal

Notes on a Scandal

• United Kingdom, 2006.
• Drama.
• Duration: 91 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,4.

Drama British director Richard Eyre on the eponymous novel by Zoe Heller talks about the nature of human loneliness and about how dangerous can be its extreme forms.

Lonely elderly teacher Kovett Barbara (Judi Dench) gets acquainted with his new colleague - attractive Sheba Hart (Cate Blanchett). Between the two women arises sympathy. Elderly teacher falls in love with his young girlfriend, but that has a husband and two children, one of whom suffers from Down syndrome. Events take an unexpected turn when Barbara learns of Sheba's secret affair with an underage student.

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10. I'm not there

I'm Not There

• United States, 2007.
• Biopic.
• Duration: 135 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,0.

Independent director Todd Haynes has created is so non-standard biographical drama that it can safely be called the only one of its kind. This reflection film in which each of the six characters embody a different periods of the life of the famous singer Bob Dylan.

Cate Blanchett, with makeup that really did not distinguish from the young Dylan, once again demonstrated his skill of reincarnation. Also, the film is notable for the fact that in it one of the last roles played by Blanchett compatriot - a wonderful actor with a tragic fate Heath Ledger.

11. Golden age

Elizabeth: The Golden Age

• Britain, France, Germany, 2007.
• Historical drama, biopic, melodrama.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,9.

Continuation of the film "Elizabeth" director says the same about the military victories of the famous Queen of England and her secret affair with a favorite Walter Raleigh (Clive Owen).

Role in this vibrant and commercially successful costume drama Cate Blanchett earned another nomination for "Oscar" for best actress.

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12. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

• United States, 2008.
• Drama, sci-fi movie.
• Duration: 122 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,8.

Drama movie by David Fincher tells the amazing story of a man named Benjamin Button (Brad Pitt), who was born on a very old man and lived his life on the contrary, with each molodeem day.

Cate Blanchett played the love interest of the protagonist, a bohemian and freedom-loving dancer Daisy. The film received ten nominations for "Oscar" and won three of them. Also on the list of honorary awards of the film - BAFTA"Saturn" and the award of the US National Board of Review.

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13. Jasmine

Blue Jasmine

• United States, 2013.
• Drama.
• Duration: 98 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,3.

After his arrest, multi-husband of his capricious and refined wife Jeanette nicknamed Jasmine moved to San Francisco to its poor stepsister Ginger (Sally Hawkins). There heroine trying to rebuild their lives and find a job, like ordinary people, but it only gets worse.

"Jasmine" - is one of the few dramatic paintings in the works Woody Allen He tells the story of a woman spoiled by fate and forced to adapt to the real world. Cate Blanchett, who performed the title role, has created one of the strongest images of acting in his career and won again honored the "Oscar".

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14. Carol

Carol

• US, UK, 2015.
• Melodrama.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDb: 7,2.

Action melodrama of American independent director Todd Haynes takes place in a refined atmosphere of New York '50s and tells the story of love between two beautiful women. Young Thérèse (Rooney Mara) are not confident in their relationships, and mature beauty married Carol (Cate Blanchett) support marriage with the unloved man for his daughter. But once these two lonely souls meet and understand that They searched each other all life.

Critics have responded very warmly about the film, calling it an incredibly beautiful. Star performer starring Cate Blanchett was nominated for "Oscar" for best actress.

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15. Manifesto

Manifesto

• Germany, Australia, 2017.
• Drama.
• Duration: 95 minutes.
• IMDb: 6,7.

The ability of the actress to embody all sorts of images peaked in collaboration with artist Julian Rozefeldtom. Inspired by the way Cate Blanchett played Bob Dylan Rozefeldt invited her to realize just 13 characters - from the homeless to the school teacher. Each character reads the most famous pieces of art manifestos of the XX century.

The installation was exhibited in Melbourne, Berlin and New York, and then - thanks largely to the popularity Blanchett - became a single film and moved from the museum space in movie theaters.

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