Remembering the Man (2016)

The real couple behind 'Holding the Man'.

Remembering the Man (2016) poster

At an exclusive Catholic boys school in Melbourne 1976, Tim Conigrave and John Caleo fell madly in love. Their passionate, tempestuous, operatic romance lasted for 16 years, facing disapproval, temptation, separation, and the looming shadow of the Grim Reaper. Their relationship has been immortalised in Conigrave's posthumous autobiography Holding the Man (now a major Australian film directed by Neil Armfield). This is the true story of how Romeo met Romeo and how first love can not only last but endure.

Director: Nickolas Bird, Eleanor Sharpe
Genre: History, Documentary
Runtime: 83 min
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Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

gay theme, gay relationship

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More Films by Director: Nickolas Bird, Eleanor Sharpe
More Films in Genre: History, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Remembering the Man about?
At an exclusive Catholic boys school in Melbourne 1976, Tim Conigrave and John Caleo fell madly in love. Their passionate, tempestuous, operatic romance lasted for 16 years, facing disapproval, temptation, separation, and the looming shadow of the Grim Reaper. Their relationship has been immortalised in Conigrave's posthumous autobiography Holding the Man (now a major Australian film directed by Neil Armfield). This is the true story of how Romeo met Romeo and how first love can not only last but endure.
Who directed Remembering the Man?
Remembering the Man was directed by Nickolas Bird, Eleanor Sharpe.
Who stars in Remembering the Man?
Remembering the Man stars George Banders, Reece Manning, Richard Bligh.
How long is Remembering the Man?
Remembering the Man has a runtime of 1h 23m (83 minutes).
What genre is Remembering the Man?
Remembering the Man is a History, Documentary film.
Where was Remembering the Man produced?
Remembering the Man was produced in Australia.