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Atonement

Genre
Drama
Rating
R
Released
7 September, 2007

Atonement is the concept of a person taking action to correct previous wrongdoing on their part, either through direct action to undo the consequences of that act, equivalent action to do good for others, or some other expression of feelings of remorse. From the Middle English attone or atoon, now meaning to be "at one", in harmony, with someone. Atonement "is closely associated to forgiveness, reconciliation, sorrow, remorse, repentance, reparation, and guilt". It can be seen as a necessary step on a path to redemption.

About Atonement

Romantic war drama based on a 2001 novel of the same name by Ian McEwan chronicling a crime and the impending consequences that take place for the next 6 decades.

Achievement of Atonement

The film earned 7 Academy Award nominations, and would win in the category of Best Original Score. It also received 14 nominations at the 61st British Academy Film Awards.

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Absolution - Absolution is a traditional theological term for the forgiveness experienced by Christians in the life of the Church. It is a universal feature of the historic churches of Christendom, although the theology and the practice of absolution vary between denominations.. Religious behaviour and experience.

Latest information about Atonement updated on July 28 2021.