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Director: Chloé Zhao
Cast: Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May
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About the film
Following the economic collapse of a company town in rural Nevada, Fern (Frances McDormand) packs her van and sets off on the road exploring a life outside of conventional society as a modern-day nomad.
The third feature film from director Chloé Zhao, NOMADLAND features real nomads Linda May, Swankie and Bob Wells as Fern’s mentors and comrades in her exploration through the vast landscape of the American West.
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including:
- Best Picture *WINNER*
- Best Director *WINNER*
- Best Lead Actress (Frances McDormand) *WINNER*
- Best Adapted Screenplay
- Best Cinematography
- Best Film Editing