Face to Face (2011)
Scratch beneath the surface.
Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson's play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions. The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems. Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of 'Face to Face' (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character's role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are.
Cast
- Vince Colosimo - Greg Baldoni
- Matthew Newton - Jack Manning
- Sigrid Thornton - Claire Baldoni
- Luke Ford - Wayne Travers
- Robert Rabiah - Hakim Slimon
- Ra Chapman - Therese Martin
- Chris Connelly - Richard Halligan
- Laura Gordon - Julie Rossiter
- Lauren Clair - Maureen Travers
- Josh Saks - Barry McLean
Screenplay
- David Williamson (Author)
- Michael Rymer (Screenplay)
Keywords
assault, fired from the job, foreman, prank gone wrong, workplace romance, scaffolding, conflict resolution, workplace culture
Trailer
Face to Face TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is Face to Face about?
- Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson's play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions. The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems. Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of 'Face to Face' (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character's role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are.
- Who directed Face to Face?
- Face to Face was directed by Michael Rymer.
- Who stars in Face to Face?
- Face to Face stars Vince Colosimo, Matthew Newton, Sigrid Thornton, Luke Ford, Robert Rabiah, Ra Chapman.
- How long is Face to Face?
- Face to Face has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Face to Face?
- Face to Face is a Drama film.
- Where was Face to Face produced?
- Face to Face was produced in Australia.