London: Actress Cate Blanchett's film Carol has been named the best Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) movie of all times by the British Film Institute.
A panel of 100 film experts chose the movie, co-starring Rooney Mara, over 30 films spanning 80 years, including British director Andrew Haigh's Weekend and Hong Kong film Happy Together.
The poll was run in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival, reported Independent online.
"Director Todd Haynes is an absolutely beloved filmmaker inside and outside LGBT cinema circles and this is one of his finest films," deputy head of festivals BFI Tricia Tuttle said.
"Everyone has their favourite Todd Haynes film and this is certainly mine. I voted for it. Given the relative lack of lesbian content in cinema, it is nice to see it come top. Carol is in illustrious company with so many films I love. From Brokeback Mountain and Un Chant d'Amour to Happy Together and My Own Private Idaho," Todd said.
Carol, which is based on the 1952 novel The Price of Salt, revolves around a rich but unhappy married woman who falls in love with a young shop assistant. (Also Read: Cannes 2015: Cate Blanchett's Lesbian Love Story is Leading Contender for Palme d'Or)
A panel of 100 film experts chose the movie, co-starring Rooney Mara, over 30 films spanning 80 years, including British director Andrew Haigh's Weekend and Hong Kong film Happy Together.
The poll was run in conjunction with the 30th anniversary of BFI Flare: London LGBT Film Festival, reported Independent online.
"Everyone has their favourite Todd Haynes film and this is certainly mine. I voted for it. Given the relative lack of lesbian content in cinema, it is nice to see it come top. Carol is in illustrious company with so many films I love. From Brokeback Mountain and Un Chant d'Amour to Happy Together and My Own Private Idaho," Todd said.
Advertisement
COMMENTS
Advertisement
What Rihanna Told Natalie Portman When She Was Going Through Divorce AI Creates Viral Sensation: Hollywood Legends Hugging Their Younger And Older Versions Barbie Director Greta Gerwig To Receive Prestigious 2024 Pioneer Of The Year Award Abhishek Likes Post On "Divorces" Amid Rumours Of Separation From Aishwarya Inside Kolkata Knight Riders' New Office Designed By Gauri Khan Viral: Virat With Baby Boy Akaay Spotted In Pic With Anushka In London Comedy Legend Bob Newhart Dead At 94: Publicist Israeli Strike Kills Field Commander In Elite Hezbollah Unit: Report Delhi-San Francisco Air India Flight Diverted To Russia After Engine Glitch Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.