A Single Man
Summary
After the death of his longtime partner, a British college professor in Los Angeles struggles to find meaning in his life. As he dwells in the past, he begins to contemplate suicide. A series of events and encounters will lead him to question if there really is a meaning to his life after all. Full description
Summary: |
After the death of his longtime partner, a British college professor in Los Angeles struggles to find meaning in his life. As he dwells in the past, he begins to contemplate suicide. A series of events and encounters will lead him to question if there really is a meaning to his life after all. |
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Item Description: |
Based on the novel by Christopher Isherwood. Originally released as a motion picture in 2009. Special features: Optional audio feature commentary by director, Tom Ford ; optional subtitled feature commentary by director, Tom Ford ; featurette, The making of a single man (ca. 16 min.). |
Physical Description: |
1 videodisc (100 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Format: |
DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital 5.1; anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1 aspect ratio). |
Audience: |
MPAA rating: R; for some disturbing images and nudity/sexual content. |
Awards: |
Winner, Best Actor (Colin Firth), 2010 BAFTA Awards ; Winner, Best Actor (Colin Firth), 2009 Venice Film Festival. |
Production Credits: |
Director of photography, Eduard Grau ; editor, Joan Sobel ; music, Abel Korzeniowski. |