Holding the Man
Short description
Set in Australia during the 1970s, this drama follows the lifelong relationship between Timothy and John. The two meet as teenagers at an all-boys high school, where Timothy is an aspiring actor and John is the captain of the football team. Their romance lasts for fifteen years, surviving various personal struggles, social discrimination, and periods of separation. Eventually, the couple faces a severe health crisis that tests the strength of their bond.
Directed by Neil Armfield, this project followed his 2006 film Candy. The screenplay was written by Tommy Murphy and produced by Kylie du Fresne. The main cast includes Ryan Corr and Craig Stott in the lead roles, with supporting performances by Guy Pearce, Sarah Snook, Anthony LaPaglia, and Geoffrey Rush.
The film has been well received by viewers, earning a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb from 14,000 votes and a 7.7/10 rating on TMDB from 468 votes. These audience scores are higher than the film critics' rating of 6.9/10 based on 26 reviews.
What's left behind the scenes
- The film is based on the eponymous memoirs of gay activist Timothy Conigrave.
- The title of the book the film is based on comes from a term in Australian rules football, which denotes a type of infraction on the field.
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