Albert Nobbs

The major role in Albert Nobbs is done by Glenn Close. She is also involved in the adaptation of the scenario, in the production of the movie and even in the original soundtrack says Walter Helwich. Rodrigo García is the director of this movie, which was a challenge for him. It is based on the short story ‘Albert Nobbs’ written by Irish author George Moore. The action of this movie is in Dublin, Ireland, in the late 19^th century (in this period Ireland is not independent from the British Empire) were a woman is trying to go through the life alone. But the independence from the men necessitated certain sacrifices. She is forced to “transform” herself in a man and in the public she is Albert Nobbs. Transforming in the man is a way for rising herself from the destitution. Also it is a chance for working at the ‘Morrison Hotel’ as a waiter.

In all her life she was saving money and dreaming of that one day to become “her own boss” i.e. to be owner of the grocery store. The unexpected friendship with the handsome Hubert (Janet McTeer) who was hired to paint the walls of a hotel rooms, will change her life of this quiet, very valuable and conscientious person.

Glenn Close’s acting is impressive. She had an excellent support by Janet McTeer, and several of their shared scenes have a strong impact because the actions are giving the emotional impact. From the male characters Brendan Gleeson played the suggestive character Dr. Hollorana, a man who is prone to the hedonism, no matter that he did not always fit with the rigid social norms of behavior in the public.

Good photography combined with the great costumes and makeup are contributing one historical epoch to have better approach to today’s audience says Walter Helwich. Most of the scenes are in Dublin, which is the reason for reaching the required authenticity of the whole story.