Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role 2008
Tilda Swinton Michael Clayton 2008
SEX WORKER ROLE
Lena Antognetti in Caravaggio 1986
Character Is A Prostitute
Tilda Swinton in Caravaggio 1986
The film “Caravaggio” is a fictitious biopic on the famous 17th-century Italian painter Michelangelo Merisi di Caravaggio, who is portrayed by Nigel Terry. To get models for his paintings, Caravaggio would approach outside strangers on the street, many of whom were prostitutes. In her film debut, Tilda played the role of Lena Antognetti, a famous prostitute who existed in real life. There were even scholars who thought that Lena was Caravaggio’s true love during his lifetime. This movie marked the beginning of Tilda’s wonderful working connection and partnership with director Derek Jarman. Additionally, this picture marked the debut of actor Sean Bean, who shines in every second he appears on screen as the third wheel in this triangle.
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