Holding The Man
Tommy Murphy, an Australian dramatist, is the author of the play "Holding the Man." The same-named memoir by Timothy Conigrave, which was released in 1995, served as its inspiration. The play made its debut in 2006 at Sydney, Australia's Griffin Theatre Company, where it was well-received by critics.
The plot of "Holding the Man" centers on the real-life romance of Australian men Timothy Conigrave and John Caleo, who met as youths in the 1970s and dated for 15 years before John passed away from complications related to AIDS. The drama focuses on their relationship, the difficulties they encountered as a gay couple in an era of little tolerance and understanding, and how the AIDS pandemic affected their lives.
The movie "Holding the Man" has won praise for its depth of emotion, profound storytelling, and portrayal of the resilience of love in the face of hardship. It has received notoriety internationally after being performed in numerous nations. In addition to the stage production, Neil Armfield's "Holding the Man" was made into a movie in 2015. Ryan Corr and Craig Stott played Timothy and John, respectively.
Please be aware that my information is based on information that was accessible as of September 2021, and that "Holding the Man" may have undergone additional developments or adaptations after then.
Detailed Information
- Stars: Ryan Corr, Sarah Snook, Francesco Ferdinandi
- Director: Neil Armfield
- Release date: August 27, 2015
- Duration: 2h 7m
- Link to Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3671542/
