Based on the 1964 Christopher Isherwood novella A Single Man is a heart wrenching but uplifting first film from fashion designer Tom Ford. Ford takes the words of Isherwood (who is best known for his Berlin diaries that were the basis for the musical Cabaret) and turns them into the sort of perfectly put together, sexy and sumptuous concoction you would expect from one of his dresses or suits. The film sees Colin Firth as George Falconer, a depressed gay British university professor living in Southern California in 1962 who - after the death of his partner in a car accident leaves him totally alone and back in the closet - decides this day will be the day he takes his own life. George's "last day on earth" sees him, strangely, at his most alive as he takes in every moment and connection - all beautifully shot by Ford - including an assignation with a young man in a parking lot and a visit to his best friend played by Julianne Moore for a drunken dance. Firth was Oscar nominated for the role and brims with inner life, all hidden behind his brittle British demeanour, framed by perfect Tom Ford thick rimmed glasses.
The film is deep, beautiful, sad and life affirming, soulful, romantic and gorgeous and a real jewel in the queer film canon. The novella is being adapted again as part of Manchester International Festival in July,this time by gay singer-songwriter John Grant and Jonathan Watkins of Ballet Queer the UK's first LGBTQ+ ballet company.
Come and enjoy this queer classic with an audience of LGBTQ+ film fans and friends at our favourite cult cinema CULTPLEX.
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This screening includes an introduction by Make A Scene Film Club's curator Gary James Williams who is also lead programmer for SCENE Manchester LGBTQ+ Film and TV Festival.
Please note: This screening is not a Make A Scene "way-too-interactive screening" meaning audience participation isn't encouraged. We do encourage you to stay around and mingle in the bar after the screening to discuss the film and suggest future screenings and huddle around a Tom Ford candle.