NSFC: Waltz With Bashir is Best Picture of the Year 2008
The National Society of Film Critics (NSFC), an association of American film critics, has named Ari Folman's animated film *Waltz with Bashir* «Best Picture of the Year 2008.» The annual awards ceremony was held for the 43rd time.
On January 3, 2009, the National Society of Film Critics (NSFC), the association of American film critics, named Ari Folman's animated film Waltz With Bashir "Best Picture of the Year 2008." Writer and producer Ari Folman's animated documentary is a journey into his past - a trip to West Beirut during the First Lebanon War. The Israeli-German-French co-production had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival.
The annual awards ceremony was held for the 43rd time this year and took place at Sardi's Restaurant in New York City. A total of 49 members voted:
The annual awards ceremony was held for the 43rd time this year and took place at Sardi's Restaurant in New York City. A total of 49 members voted:
Best Actor
Sean Penn (Milk) (Focus Features)
Best Actress
Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky) (Miramax)
Best Supporting Actor
Eddie Marsan (Happy-Go-Lucky) (Miramax)
Best Supporting Actress
Hanna Schygulla (The Edge of Heaven) (Strand Releasing)
Best Picture
Waltz with Bashir (Ari Folman) (Sony Pictures Classic)
Best Director
Mike Leigh (Happy-Go-Lucky) (Miramax)
Best Nonfiction Film
Man on Wire (James Marsh) (Magnolia)
Best Screenplay
Happy-Go-Lucky (Mike Leigh)
Best Cinematography
Slumdog Millionaire (Anthony Dod Mantle) (Fox Searchlight)
Best Experimental Film
Ken Jacobs' Razzle Dazzle
