Adam (1976)
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.
Director: Paul Bugden
Genre: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Runtime: 38 min
Release Date: October 15, 1976
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Bob Hughes
Editing: Ronda MacGregor
Production: Australian Film Commission, Quest Films
Language: English
Budget: $5,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle
Keywords
australia, 1970s, surreal, love, black and white, lgbt, mystical, interpersonal relationships, emotion, avant garde, sydney, admiring, ambiguous, defiant
More Films by Director: Paul Bugden
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Adam 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 directed Adam?
- Adam was directed by Paul Bugden.
- Who stars in Adam?
- Adam stars Wayne van Heekeren, Bob Hughes, David Calcott, Luda Apinys, Noel Brady, Jeremy Chance.
- How long is Adam?
- Adam has a runtime of 38m (38 minutes).
- What genre is Adam?
- Adam is a Drama, Romance, Fantasy film.
- What is the budget of Adam?
- Adam had a budget of $5,000.
- What are the themes of Adam?
- The themes of Adam include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Moving Relationship Stories, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, LGBT Identity and Love Struggle.