"The Queen", for which Samarkand Film Partnership No. 3 secured the Sale and Leaseback
transaction, continues to receive international praise, earning 78 award nominations, including
6 Oscar nominations. Stephen Frears' film, starring Helen Mirren and Michael Sheen, has already
received 44 awards including:
Golden Globes > Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture (Drama) - Helen Mirren; Best Screenplay
(Motion Picture) - Peter Morgan
BAFTA Awards > Best Actress in a Leading Role - Helen Mirren; Best Film
British Independent Film Awards > Best Screenplay - Peter Morgan
Directors Guild of America> Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures - Stephen Frears
Screen Actors Guild Awards > Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role - Helen
Mirren