![]() ![]() There’s more acceptance than one might expect, with school bullying not being a factor, and those who look down on the relationship more concerned with personal appearances rather than outright hatred of homosexuals. While early scenes are slightly awkward, with neither Corr nor Stott convincing as high schoolers, the chemistry is undeniable from the outset. The film is played off as a romance straight off, making sure that anybody should be able to relate to the love between Timothy and John. It’s easy to look back with frustration at such a time, but Candy director Neil Armfield, once again tackles a divisive subject with compassion and relevance. The film is based on the novel and eventual play written by Conigrave himself, making for a strikingly personal account of a tragic time when many failed to understand same sex relationships, and those in the relationships were unaware of a devastating disease. The two start up a relationship, and the film chronicles their lives through the 1980s as they fight prejudice and AIDS. Holding The Man is the true story of Timothy Conigrave ( Ryan Corr ), a young gay Australian man in the 1970s who falls for fellow pupil John Caleo ( Craig Stott ). Pin Holding The Man review: This adaptation of Timothy Conigrave’s memoirs is striking, but is it as powerful as 20 years ago? Holding The Man review ![]()
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