Belle (2013)

An illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral is raised by her aristocratic great-uncle. Director: Amma Asante Stars: Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson We hear whispers about Amma Asante's historical biography, saying it could be destined for an awards push this year. We will see how this shapes up after the film's debut at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2013. Gugu Mbatha-Raw could find herself in a series of contemporary gowns if her first starring role is as well received as people are expecting.