Romulus, my father
(DVD)
Contributors
Published
Los Angeles, Calif. : Distributed by Magnolia Home Entertainment, [2008].
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (104 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Los Osos Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
1 available
Fiction
1 available
Copies
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Los Osos Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual | Fiction | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Australia -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama.
Fathers and sons -- Australia -- Drama.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Gaita, Raimond, -- 1946- -- Drama.
Gaita, Romulus, -- 1922-1996 -- Family -- Drama.
Immigrants -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
Motion pictures -- Australia.
Yugoslavs -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
Fathers and sons -- Australia -- Drama.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Gaita, Raimond, -- 1946- -- Drama.
Gaita, Romulus, -- 1922-1996 -- Family -- Drama.
Immigrants -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
Motion pictures -- Australia.
Yugoslavs -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
More Details
Published
Los Angeles, Calif. : Distributed by Magnolia Home Entertainment, [2008].
Format
DVD
Edition
Widescreen.
Language
English
UPC
876964001298
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Based on "Romulus, my father" by Raimond Gaita.
General Note
Special features: Making of "Romulus"; deleted scenes; storyboards.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Geoffrey Simpson ; editor, Suresh Ayyar ; original music, Basil Hogios ; costume designer, Jodie Fried ; production designer, Robert Cousins ; make-up and hair, Angela Conte.
Participants/Performers
Eric Bana, Franka Potente, Marton Csokas, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Russell Dykstra, Jacek Koman.
Description
Based on Raimond Gaita's critically acclaimed memoir, this film tells the story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is, ultimately, a story of impossible love that celebrates the unbreakable bond between a father and a son.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R; sexuality, some violence and brief language.
System Details
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital, NTSC.
Language
English dialogue, Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
Australian Film Institute, 2007: Best Picture ; Best Lead Actor (Eric Bana) ; Best Supporting Actor (Marton Csokas) ; Best Young Actor (Kodi Smit-McPhee)
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