Sadness (1999)

Based on photographer William Yang's one man stage show, "Sadness" chronicles two diverging narratives through the use of slide photography, oral history and stylised recreation. One story follows Yang's pilgrimage into the heart of the North Queensland sugar cane fields as he investigates the murder of his uncle Fang Yuen. The other is a series of moving portraits of the many friends and lovers Yang has lost to AIDS. Director Tony Ayres skillfully weaves these two separate stories together creating a powerful testament to family, friends, love and loss. Cinematography by Tristan Milani. Narrated by William Yang.

Director: Tony Ayres
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

aids, biography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sadness about?
Based on photographer William Yang's one man stage show, "Sadness" chronicles two diverging narratives through the use of slide photography, oral history and stylised recreation. One story follows Yang's pilgrimage into the heart of the North Queensland sugar cane fields as he investigates the murder of his uncle Fang Yuen. The other is a series of moving portraits of the many friends and lovers Yang has lost to AIDS. Director Tony Ayres skillfully weaves these two separate stories together creating a powerful testament to family, friends, love and loss. Cinematography by Tristan Milani. Narrated by William Yang.
Who directed Sadness?
Sadness was directed by Tony Ayres.
Who stars in Sadness?
Sadness stars Linden Goh, William Yang.
How long is Sadness?
Sadness has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is Sadness?
Sadness is a Documentary film.
Where was Sadness produced?
Sadness was produced in Australia.