ROMULUS, MY FATHER is the biography of Raimond Gaita directed by Richard Roxburgh. Perfectly cast and filmed on location in a suitably bleak and stark countryside. Tells the story of Yugoslav migrant families who attempt to settle in isolated areas without very much support structure to fall back on. So we see through the 9 year olds eyes his dysfunctional parents, and friends who come and go. Depression, and the effect that suicide has on everyone. It is incredibly generous at allowing us to gain insight into the lives of those who battled during the 1950s to settle back into some sort of ordinary life after WWII - even when the cards are stacked against success. A brilliant movie - heart rending, powerful, intriguing - and the behind the scenes program tells us that Raimond went on to become a philosopher and lecturer in real life. Amazing.Read full review
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This film is based on a true story of a post war Migrant family, coming to central Victoria, Australia. It is passionate, beautiful, heart breaking and real. The film is beautifully made, and an honest adaptation from the original book "Romulus my Father", written by Raimond Gaita. I can't recommend this film highly enough! Brilliant!
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This depicts the early childhood of Raimond Gaita’s in rural Victoria. Directed by Richard Roxburgh. Early film in the career of Eric Bana. It is a story of a young boy trying to balance a universe described by his highly moral father.
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Based on the true story book, written by Raimond GAITA Romulus is an extraordinarily patient, devoted, adminrable & upstanding man A good Australian film worth buying & watching
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One of the best Australian movies ever.
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Reminded me of my youth as a young immigrant in country Victoria
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Finally got dvd hope it is well worth the wait
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Very pleased
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Great quality DVD!
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