Man of Flowers **** and oldie but goodie
I first viewed this film in 1983, and later enjoyed it again on cable tv. It is a complex story, and one that stayed in my memory for all these years. Now that the internet is so searchable...and films are re-released on DVD, I found an opportunity to view it again. Norman Kaye won a "Best Actor" award from the AFI (Australian Film Institute) for his role as Charles, the solitary bachelor who satisfies his sensual needs with beautiful things; art, music, and his 'little flower,' an artist's model who comes to his home on Wednesday afternoons to strip to the Donizetti's love duet. Her boyfriend is an abusive man, a self proclaimed "artist" who will threaten Charles' beautiful world. It's an uncommon story with rich cinematography that explores Charles' life past and present, seeming as vulnerable as a flower himself at times. It is a memorable thoughtful film, worth a look. You may still be thinking about it 2028!
2 Comments:
Oh, that sounds interesting. I had never heard of it but I'll check it out. Have you seen "Girl With a Pearl Earring?" That was lovely.
I have been wanting to see Girl with a Pearl earring, thanks for the reminder. I will see it this weekend!
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