Oscar chance for Dame Judi
by Andrew Hitchon

Dame Judi Dench has spoken of how thrilled she is to have been given another chance of winning an Oscar. The York-born actress has been nominated as best supporting actress for her role in Chocolat, a comic fable adapted from the book by Joanne Harris.

The former Mount School pupil said: "Making the film was a wonderful experience. I'm just so thrilled and happy, and lucky to have worked with such a great cast and crew."

The Oscars ceremony takes place on March 25. Chocolat is due to open in York on March 2.

Thanks to Mike for sending this article which appeared on the This Is York web site on Feb. 14, 2001.

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