Classics: Nashville - 50th Anniversary
Cinema Forum Groningen
Nieuwe Markt 1, 9712KN Groningen GroningenNashville uniquely shows through the eyes of 24 characters where American music, industry and politics intersect. Also considered Robert Altman's magnum opus.
A busy patchwork of stories that positively dazzles the viewer with both image and sound. The film follows five days of the lives of as many as 24 characters involved in the country and gospel music industry in Nashville, Tennessee. The stories converge at a gala concert by a populist who is running for president on behalf of the Replacement Party.
Nashville received numerous awards in 1975, including five Oscar nominations for Best Picture, Best Director, twice Best Female Supporting Actress and Best Original Song. With 11 nominations, the film also received the most Golden Globe nominations for a film ever.