MAFFE Awards 2008!! The Lead Actresses

Marion Cotillard - "La Mome"

Takes an iconic woman and gives an iconic performance.
She ably transitions between many different ages, never once faltering.


Angelina Jolie - "A Mighty Heart"

Treats the role with immense respect and dignity to Marianne Pearl. Even turning away from the camera to grieve.
The accent never waivers.


Keira Knightly - "Atonement"

The smallest role of the bunch, but it leaves such an impression. The clippered 1930's speech to her face as she realizes her feelings. A true actress emerges.


Laura Linney - "The Savages"

For being funny, pathetic and true.
She is believable as a sibling and a woman who is deeply flawed.
You never question her.


Annamarina Marinca - "4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days"

For the difficulty of carrying the movie on her back.
The moments she has to reflect on what has transpired she truly shines. amazing acting.


Ellen Page - "Juno"

She carries the movie and is able to make the stylized dialogue completely believable.
Any actress who can say the line "I don't know what type of girl I am" so poignant and true is brilliant.