The Man Who Cried
Cesar
2000

Directed by: Sally Potter

Cast: Christina Ricci, Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Cate Blanchett, Harry Dean Stanton




Suzie, a young Jewish singer is befriended by a glamorous Russian dancer who helps her find her voice and guides her through the magical city of lights. She also finds the joy of love as she is captivated by the mysterious ways of an enigmatic gypsy, and danger in the deception of a willful Italian opera singer. As history unfolds around her, Suzie is forced to choose between staying for her only love or escaping as her only hope. It is out of this bitter crucible that Suzie finally finds the strength to achieve her dreams.

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS

YEAR

AWARD

CATEGORY/RECIPIENT

RESULT

2002

Audience Award

Best Supporting Actress: Cate Blanchett

Won

2000

Golden Lion

Sally Potter

Nominated

2001

World Soundtrack Award

Discovery of the Year: Osvaldo Golijov

Nominated