The Old Man Who Read Love Stories
| The Old Man Who Read Love Stories | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | Rolf de Heer |
| Produced by |
Michelle de Broca Julie Ryan |
| Screenplay by | Rolf de Heer |
| Based on |
Novel by Luis Sepulveda |
| Starring |
Richard Dreyfus Timothy Spall Hugo Weaving |
| Music by |
Fernando Sancho Graham Tardif |
| Cinematography | Denis Lenoir |
| Edited by | Tania Nehme |
Release dates |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $AU181,287[1] |
The Old Man Who Read Love Stories is a 2001 Australian film directed by Rolf de Heer. It is based on the book of the same name by Luis Sepulveda.
Although the film premiered in 2001 it was not seen in cinemas until 2004.[2]
Cast
- Richard Dreyfuss as Antonio Bolivar
- Timothy Spall as Mayor Luis Agalla
- Hugo Weaving as Rubicondo the dentist
- Cathy Tyson as Josefina
- Victor Bottenbley as Nushino
- Fede Celada as Juan
- Luis Hostalot as Manuel
- Guillermo Toledo as Onecen
Reception
Despite no approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the Audience Score is currently 63%, indicating mixed to positive reviews from audiences.
Accolades
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| AACTA Award (2004 AFI Awards) |
Best Film | Michelle de Broca | Nominated |
| Julie Ryan | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Hugo Weaving | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Tania Nehme | Nominated | |
| Best Original Music Score | Fernando Sancho | Nominated | |
| Graham Tardif | Nominated | ||
| Cinema Writers Circle Award, Spain | Best Screenplay, Adapted | Rolf de Heer | Nominated |
| FCCA Awards | Best Film | Michelle de Broca | Nominated |
| Julie Ryan | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Rolf de Heer | Nominated | |
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Richard Dreyfuss | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Hugo Weaving | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Denis Lenoir | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Tania Nehme | Nominated | |
| Inside Film Awards | Best Feature Film | Michelle de Broca | Nominated |
| Julie Ryan | Nominated | ||
| Rolf de Heer | Nominated | ||
| Best Direction | Nominated | ||
| Best Script | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Denis Lenoir | Nominated | |
| Best Editing | Tania Nehme | Won | |
References
- ↑ "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office" Film Victoria accessed 14 November 2012
- ↑ "DE HEER, ROLF – THE OLD MAN WHO READ LOVE STORIES", Urban Cinefile accessed 14 November 2012
External links
- The Old Man Who Read Love Stories at the Internet Movie Database
- Review at The Age
- "Rumble in the Jungle - the Making of The Old Man Who Read Love Stories"
- The Old Man Who Read Love Stories at Urban Cinefile
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