Description
The Shape of Water is a 2017 American romantic fantasy film written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. The film stars Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Richard Jenkins, and Octavia Spencer. It tells the story of Elisa (Hawkins), a mute cleaning woman who is recruited to work in a secret government laboratory in 1962, and her journey to find her identity and escape her captivity. The film received critical acclaim, with many praising its visuals, story, and performances. It was nominated for numerous awards, including Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Production Design, Best Music Score, and Best Actress for Hawkins.
From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes
The Shape Of Water - an other-worldly fable, set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America circa 1962.
In the hidden high-security government laboratory where she works, lonely Elisa is a mute and trapped in a life of isolation. But her life is changed forever when she and co-worker Zelda discover a secret classified experiment, one that will send her on a thrilling adventure...
Academy Award winner for: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Production Design, Best Music Score. Nominated for Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Editing, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing, Best Costume Design