A Single Man (2009)

Movie of the week

Tom Ford, one of the top gay talents of the fashion world, directs this sensitive and emotional tale of a gay English professor’s struggle in Los Angeles after the death of his lover.

Set in the 1960s, the story could have been simplistic and quiet – but Ford imbues the movie with a soul through his unique choice of lens and music.

Brilliant stars such as Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult and Matthew Goode shine in the movie in costumes the director handpicked from the runway.

Synopsis

It’s November 30, 1962, and native Brit George Falconer, an English professor at a Los Angeles area college, is finding it difficult to cope with life. Jim, his partner of 16 years, was slain in a car accident eight months earlier while visiting family.

George decides that today is the day to get his affairs in order so he can kill himself that evening.

But a day spent with various people who see a man sadder than usual gives him second thoughts about his plans.