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| Title: | Romulus, My Father
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| Author: | Nick Drake |
| ISBN: | 0868198102 : 9780868198101 |
| Illustrations: | colour photos |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Size: | 140x215mm |
| Pages: | 100 |
| Weight: | .174 Kg. |
| Published: | Currency Press - May 2007 |
| List Price: | 12.99 Pounds Sterling |
| Availability: | In Print |
| Subjects: | Film & television screenplays |
"Romulus, My Father" is based on Raimond Gaita's critically acclaimed memoir. It tells the story of Romulus, his beautiful wife, Christina, and their struggle in the face of great adversity to bring up their son, Raimond. It is a story of impossible love that ultimately celebrates the unbreakable bond between father and son. Central to "Romulus, My Father" is the story of how a compassionate and honest man taught his son the meaning of living a decent life, triumphing over a new life in Australia scarred by profound tragedy. The young Raimond is ultimately saved from the downward spiral of these circumstances by the compassion and honesty of his father. "Romulus, My Father" was adapted for the screen by poet and playwright, Nick Drake and developed with director Richard Roxburgh over seven years. The book contains an extended foreword by Raimond Gaita which gives profound insight into the process of moving from memoir to screenplay to film. The published screenplay also includes significant scenes omitted from the film which shed further light on both the story and the process. Together they unearth important detail behind this extraordinary film.
