Melbourne International Film Festival 2014

CENTREPIECE GALA - HOLDING THE MAN Unclassified 18+

Special Events | Special Event

Timothy Conigrave's beloved, bestselling memoir became an award-winning stage play; now, at last, it's been adapted for the big screen.

Directed by Neil Armfield (Candy) and produced by Kylie du Fresne (The Sapphires, MIFF 2012), this much-anticipated adaptation stars a brilliant Ryan Corr as Conigrave and an equally memorable Craig Stott as John, with Sarah Snook (Predestination, MIFF 2014), Guy Pearce (Jack Irish: Bad Debts, MIFF 2012), Anthony LaPaglia (Mental, MIFF 2012) and Kerry Fox (Downriver, MIFF 2015) in support. Adapted for the screen by Tommy Murphy, whose stage version wowed audiences from Sydney to London, it is every bit as moving, witty and inspirational as its source material.

"The success of Tim Conigrave's book and Tommy Murphy's stage play proves that this is a love story that speaks across generations, sexualities and cultures. It is, at last, a love story for everyone." – producer Kylie du Fresne

Director Neil Armfield, screenwriter Tommy Murphy, actors Ryan Corr, Craig Stott, Kerry Fox and cast and crew will be in attendance. Ticket price includes admission to afterparty at the Mandala Festival Lounge and Wine Bar, Forum Theatre.