Plot
Nell is a girl who's been brought up in an isolated world. The only people she knew were her mother and twin sister, Mae. They lived together in a cottage in the forest. Nobody has ever met Nell. After her mother's death, she's discovered by Jerome, the local doctor. He's fascinated by her, since she speaks a mangled language, developed by her and Mae growing up, "twin speak" if you will. But Paula, a psychology student, wants her observed in a laboratory. The judge decides they get three months to observe her in the forest, after which he'll decide about her future.
Written by
Mark Handley, William Nicholson
Directed by
Michael Apted
Crew
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
20th Century Fox, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Egg Pictures
Languages
English
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 7 nominations total