Ryan's Daughter
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Ryan's Daughter is David Lean's 1970 film which tells the story of an Irish girl who has an affair with a British soldier during World War I, despite opposition from her nationalist neighbours.
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Critical Reception
The film received a very hostile reception by the critical community upon its initial release, feeling that the characters were "dwarfed by [Lean's] excessive scale."[1] Many attribute the bad reviews to critics expectation's being too high as Lean had directed three epic blockbusters in a row prior to making Ryan's Daughter. The bad reaction to this film is what many say caused Lean not to make a film for more than ten years.
Awards
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role (John Mills)
- Best Cinematography
Also Nominated for
- Best Actress in a Leading Role (Sarah Miles)
- Best Sound
Trivia
John Mills played a mute in the film. For his Oscar acceptance speech, he bowed without saying a word, making this the shortest acceptance speech on record.