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Adam

197638mPaul Bugden

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Adam is a factory worker. He falls in love with Chris, a slightly older man. Instead of strengthening his own identity, Adam is unable to cope with his sexuality and suffers a nervous breakdown. One of the first representations of gay men in Australian cinema and an iconic piece of LGBTIQA+ film history.

DramaRomanceFantasy
Australia1970sSurrealLoveBlack And WhiteLgbtMysticalInterpersonal RelationshipsEmotionAvant Garde

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What is Adam (1976) about?

Adam is a factory worker. He falls in love with Chris, a slightly older man. Instead of strengthening his own identity, Adam is unable to cope with his sexuality and suffers a nervous breakdown. One of the first representations of gay men in Australian cinema and an iconic piece of LGBTIQA+ film history.

Who stars in Adam?

Adam stars Wayne van Heekeren (Adam), Bob Hughes (Chris), David Calcott (Supervisor), Luda Apinys, Noel Brady. The film was directed by Paul Bugden.

How long is Adam?

Adam has a runtime of 38 min and premiered in 1976.

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