Proof (1991)
LOW LEVEL COARSE LANGUAGE, SEX SCENES
| Director: | Jocelyn Moorhouse |
| Actors: | Hugo Weaving, Russell Crowe, Heather Mitchell, Genevieve Picot, Jeffrey Walker |
This diabolically clever debut feature from writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse swept the Australian Film Institute's 1991 annual awards. A blind photographer, his sexually frustrated housekeeper, and his only friend form an erotic and psychological triangle in this dry black comedy. Martin (Hugo Weaving) is a blind man who takes photographs as proof that the world he hears and touches is the same one that other people see. He lives as a quiet recluse, settled into a strict regiment with almost no contact with the outside world except for weekly visits from Celia (Geneviève Picot), his housekeeper. Celia is deeply in love with Martin and routinely attempts to seduce him, while he continuously rebuffs her advances. One day Martin befriends Andy (Russell Crowe), a dishwasher at a local Italian restaurant. Andy and Martin become close, and Martin asks Andy to describe his photos. He trusts Andy to tell the truth, and Andy becomes Martin's eyes, detailing the world around him. However, Celia's obsession with Martin becomes dangerous, and she plans to seduce Andy in an attempt to lure Martin back to her. When Martin catches Celia and Andy in their lie, he is left with the disturbing realization that Celia is out of control. However, this knowledge is also a catalyst for change, enabling him to free himself from Celia and move forward in his life. Weaving delivers a quiet and contemplative performance full of a rich and imaginative inner life, supported by Crowe, who is charismatic and charming in this early role.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 90mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
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Member Reviews (22)
22 Member
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Tim
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This is a great movie. Russell Crowe and Hugo Weaving look so young and do such a good job. One of the best Aussie movies and it is subtle and profound.
Bruce
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Movie making at it's finest.
Deanne
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Really enjoyable. Clever, amusing light comedy. Hasn't dated.
John N.
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Martin, who has been blind since childhood, employs Celia as his housekeeper. She is very fond of him, but Martin has a problem. He doesn't trust anyone to tell him the truth, especially about the photographs he takes. Russell Crowe, as the not always truthful Andy, shows tremendous talent here in one of his early films, and Hugo Weaving's performance is so realistic, one never doubts for a moment that he is blind. But most impressive, too, is Genevieve's Celia. She really does capture our sympathy at the callous way Martin treats her. A wonderful achievement for writer-director, Jocelyn Moorhouse.
Janice A.
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Very unusual film, particurlary for Russell Crowe. Very thought provoking
Mary G.
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Enjoyed the film. Well acted. Gave insight into the needs of the blind but also into the human need to understand reality and how we are affected by it.
A M.
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Gwen A.
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Uninspiring and boring at times
Darryl T.
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An unsuspectingly dark study of personal relationships between people with ordinary oddities.
Bicky M.
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Dale H.
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Quite humourous in parts very entertaining. Hugo Weaving is a brilliant actor.
Lyndy D.
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Deborah H.
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Gripping and thought provoking AND Australian
Peter B.
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Liz E.
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Great acting and clever story line. An aussie classic.
Jack K.
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Quirky, but interesting, epecially the fresh faced Russell Crowe. Well acted. with Hugo Weaving convincing as a blind man who doubts the sincerity of women.
russell1981
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Outstanding, original character study, and a deserving winner of the 1991 AFI Best Film award, it?s an enthralling, sometimes very funny, look at a very different life. Weaving is wonderful, as is Crowe, who is in arguably his best role in an Australian film.
Alexandra Barton-Johnson
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Clever, creepy, beautiful to look at Australian gem!
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Adam Bowden
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A slight, sharp, economical film written and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse who went on to direct 'How to Make an American Quilt' amongst other films. Beautifully shot, written and with three great central performances. Featuring Russell Crowe before his break through in 'Romper Stomper' and music by 'Not Drowning Waving'. This is up there with the best of Australian films and proves that less is sometimes more. Striking and memorable.