Man of Flowers (1983)
Anno di uscita: 1983
Nazione: Australia
Alternative Title: O Homem das Flores, El hombre de las flores, A virággyűjtő, L'uomo dei fiori, Kwiaty jego zycia, Der Mann, der die Blumen liebte
Regista: Paul Cox
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Jane Ballantyne, Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Società: Flowers International Pty Ltd
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: serenity, wealthy man
Storia
The movie 'Man of Flowers' (1983) directed by Paul Cox centers around an elderly man named Alexandre Klyguine who lives alone in his grand Melbourne mansion. The film follows his eccentric daily routines, which revolve around three main interests: collecting art, arranging flowers, and voyeuristically observing beautiful women undressing through telescopes from his balcony. His life takes a turn when he hires a young woman named Charlotte to help him manage his household. Initially wary of her influence on his solitary lifestyle, Alexandre eventually finds himself drawn to Charlotte's warmth and vitality, leading him to reevaluate his isolated existence.
Riassunto
'Man of Flowers' is an Australian drama film that explores the themes of loneliness, beauty, and the human connection. The movie provides a glimpse into the life of its titular character, Alexandre Klyguine, who finds solace in collecting art and arranging flowers while deriving pleasure from observing women undressing secretly from his balcony. However, his rigid routines are disrupted with the arrival of Charlotte, a young woman hired to help manage his household. The film navigates Alexandre's transformation as he begins to appreciate genuine human companionship over his former solitary pursuits.
