In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.
In 1950s New York, a young department store clerk named Therese Belivet meets Carol Aird, an elegant older woman going through a difficult divorce. A tentative romance blossoms between them, defying the strict social conventions of the era. Their burgeoning relationship is tested by societal pressures and Carol's ex-husband's attempts to gain custody of their daughter.
Carol received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its performances, direction, screenplay, and cinematography. It is frequently cited as one of the best films of the 21st century and a landmark in LGBTQ+ cinema.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's emotional depth, the compelling performances, and the authentic depiction of the 1950s setting. Many viewers found the romance between the two leads deeply moving and the film to be a beautifully crafted story.
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Actress (Cate Blanchett) and Best Supporting Actress (Rooney Mara). It also received numerous nominations and wins from prestigious film festivals and critics' circles, including Golden Globe and BAFTA awards.
The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel 'The Price of Salt' by Patricia Highsmith, which was groundbreaking for its time as one of the few novels to focus on a positive relationship between women without a tragic ending.
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