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ROMULUS, MY FATHER is based on Raimond Gaita's critically acclaimed memoir. It 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 the tale of a boy trying to balance a universe described by his deeply moral father, against the experience of heartbreaking absence and neglect from a depressive mother. It is, ultimately, a story of impossible love that celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son.
BEST FILM - AFI AWARDS 2007
BEST LEAD ACTOR - ERIC BANA -AFI AWARDS 2007
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR - MARTIN CSOKAS - AFI AWARDS 2007
YOUNG ACTOR AWARD - KODI SMIT-MCPHEE - AFI AWARDS 2007
Directed by: Richard Roxburgh
Written by: Nick Drake (Screenplay), Raimond Gaita (Author of memoir)
 
Eric Bana
Franka Potente
Marton Csokas
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Jacek Koman |
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“A LUMINOUS FATHER-SON TALE. Poignant, high spirited and seemingly incandescent.” – Carina Chocano, LA Times
“A strong drama with some of the most radiantly beautiful cinematography I’ve seen in a long time.” – Joe Morgenstern, Wall Street Journal
“Warmly felt.” – Russell Edwards, Variety
“I've never been so impressed with Eric Bana's work.” – Monika Bartyzel, Cinematical
“A splendid debut for Roxburgh and a haunting and inspiring tale of survival.” – Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
With Romulus My Father, Roxburgh has also revealed himself to be a hugely talented film director who, with his equally talented cast and crew, have brought to the screen a profoundly moving memoir. – Peter Thompson, Sunday Online (Australia)
“Impressive to watch, Eric Bana is a formidable presence.” – Frank Hatherley, Screen International
“Brave and honorable.” – Sandra Hall, Sydney Morning Herald
“Eric Bana in a screen performance that is arguably his best so far.” – IF Magazine
“A triumph of powerful cinema.” – Australian Financial Review
“I know I will never forget it.” – Helen Garner, The Monthly
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