Romulus, My Father (2007)
Anno di uscita: 2007
Nazione: Australia
Alternative Title: Rómulo, mi padre, Moj otac Romulus, Romulus, Meu Pai
Regista: Richard Roxburgh
Writer: Nick Drake, Raimond Gaita
Produzione & Genere
Produttore: Producer: Robert Connolly, John Maynard
Co_Producer: Richard Roxburgh, Eric Bana
Executive_Producer: Victor Syrmis, Gary Hamilton, Andrew Myer
Società: Arenafilm, Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Film Victoria, Madman Entertainment, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Genere: Biographical Film, Biography, Coming-Of-Age Fiction, Drama, Film Based On Literature
Budget: N/A
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Parole chiave
Parole chiave: based on memoir or autobiography, bees, debut, family tragedy, immigrant experience, mental hospital, motorbike, stepsister, suicide attempt
Storia
Romulus, My Father follows Raimond Gaita's early life in Frogmore, Victoria during the early 1960s. His Romanian father Romulus farms for a living while his German mother Christina, estranged from Romulus, resides in Melbourne. The film begins with Romulus struggling after Christina leaves him, leading him to marry a woman from Romania who arrives with her daughter. Raimond, or 'Rai', grows up amidst poverty and bruises, navigating the mysteries of adulthood and his own budding puberty while yearning for a stable home. His stepmother's mental health deteriorates, leading to her suicide attempt and subsequent institutionalization. Throughout these challenges, Rai finds solace in his father Romulus' love, which serves as an unbreakable bond between them.
Riassunto
Romulus, My Father is a deeply moving Australian film directed by Richard Roxburgh, based on Raimond Gaita's critically acclaimed memoir of the same name. The film explores the immigrant experience through the eyes of young Raimond, capturing his struggles and triumphs as he grows up amidst poverty and family tragedy in rural Victoria during the early 1960s. At its heart, Romulus, My Father is a story of love and resilience, celebrating the unbreakable bond between father and son against all odds. The film delves into themes such as mental health, immigration, and the complexities of family dynamics, making it a poignant and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
