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Adaptation of
Holding the Man
1995
single work
autobiography
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2015
Holding the Man
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'In the 1970s, a young Australian boy, Timothy, finds himself confused. He falls for the captain of the football team. What follows shows all aspects of a relationship, regardless of gender or sexual preference. Conflict, temptation, and a huge burden which will affect every aspect of their lives.' (Production summary: IMDB)
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From Stage to Screen : Why Australian Cinema Is so in Love with the Theatre
2016
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 10 March 2016; 'Recently there have been more Australian screen adaptations of plays than ever been before – but how much is too much?' -
The 100 Best Australian Films of the New Millenium
2016
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— Appears in: FilmInk , 22 September 2016; -
2015 Australian Cinema Goes Commercial
2016
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— Appears in: Metro Magazine , Winter vol. 189 no. 2016; (p. 42-50) -
2015 Movie Round-Up
2015
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— Appears in: The Advertiser , 10 December 2015; (p. 35) -
Friends in High Places
2015
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— Appears in: The Advertiser , 10 October 2015; (p. 12)
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Chemistry Defines the Perfect Pair
2014
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— Appears in: The Australian , 8 October 2014; (p. 12)
— Review of Holding the Man 2015 single work film/TV -
Press Play
2015
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review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 15 May 2015; (p. 4)
— Review of Last Cab to Darwin 2002 single work drama ; Ruben Guthrie 2015 single work film/TV ; Holding the Man 2015 single work film/TV ; The Daughter 2015 single work film/TV -
Humour and Drama Collide in Love Story
2015
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— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 16 June 2015; (p. 11)
— Review of Holding the Man 2015 single work film/TV -
Holding the Man Review – Memorable Performances but a Little Wobbly
2015
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 15 June 2015;
— Review of Holding the Man 2015 single work film/TV -
Holding on to Love
Landmark Tale of Love
2015
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review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 8-9 August 2015; (p. 12) The Saturday Age , 8-9 August 2015; (p. 14)
— Review of Holding the Man 2015 single work film/TV -
Star Cast for 'Remarkable Gay Love Story'
2014
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— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 6 September 2014; (p. 3) -
The Banned and the Bold to Behold
2015
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— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 7 May 2015; -
Australian Talent Leads Sydney Film Festival 2015
2015
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— Appears in: The Guardian Australia , 6 May 2015; -
Tessa's Back on Home Turf Again
2015
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— Appears in: The Advertiser , 20 April 2015; (p. 20) -
Sam Holding Aussie Book
2015
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— Appears in: The Advertiser , 8 May 2015; (p. 30)
Awards
- 2015 shortlisted Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards — Best Adapted Screenplay
- 2015 shortlisted Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards — Best Film
- 2015 joint winner AWGIE Awards — Film Award — Adaptation With Ruben Guthrie.
- 2015 winner Film Critics Circle of Australia — Best Screenplay - Original or Adapted
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- Melbourne, Victoria,
- 1970s
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