Romulus, my father
(DVD)
Contributors
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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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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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernardsville Public Library - Adult Media - Video | RED DVD Fic ROM | Available | |
| Morris County Library - Adult Media | FOREIGN-AUSTRALIA ROMULUS, MY DVD4901 | FOREIGN: AUSTRALIA | Available |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Australia -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Drama.
Biographical films.
Fathers and sons -- Australia -- Drama.
Film adaptations.
Foreign films -- Australia.
Gaita, Raimond, -- 1946- -- Drama.
Gaita, Romulus, -- 1922-1996 -- Family -- Drama.
Immigrants -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Yugoslavs -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
Biographical films.
Fathers and sons -- Australia -- Drama.
Film adaptations.
Foreign films -- Australia.
Gaita, Raimond, -- 1946- -- Drama.
Gaita, Romulus, -- 1922-1996 -- Family -- Drama.
Immigrants -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
Melodramas (Motion pictures)
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Yugoslavs -- Australia -- Biography -- Drama.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Roxburgh, R., Connolly, R., Maynard, J., Drake, N., Bana, E., Potente, F., Csokas, M., Smit-McPhee, K., Dykstra, R., Koman, J., & Gaita, R. Romulus, my father .
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard. Roxburgh et al.. Romulus, My Father. .
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Richard. Roxburgh et al.. Romulus, My Father .
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Roxburgh, Richard., et al. Romulus, My Father
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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