Lonesome is an Australian erotic drama film, directed by Craig Boreham and released in 2022.[1] The film centres on Casey (Josh Lavery), a young man who grew up on a ranch in rural Australia but moves to Sydney when he is rejected by his father after being outed as gay.[1]
| Lonesome | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Craig Boreham |
| Written by | Craig Boreham |
| Produced by | Craig Boreham Ben Ferris Ulysses Oliver Dean Francis |
| Starring | Josh Lavery Daniel Gabriel Ian Roberts |
| Cinematography | Dean Francis |
| Edited by | Danielle Boesenberg |
| Music by | Tony Buchen |
Production companies | Breathless Films JJ Splice Films |
| Distributed by | M-Appeal |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The film's cast also includes Daniel Gabriel as Tib, a casual sexual hookup with whom Casey gradually develops a deeper emotional and romantic connection, and Ian Roberts as Pietro, an older gay man who offers Casey work as a houseboy.[1]
The film entered production in Sydney in June 2021.[2]
The film was acquired for distribution by M-Appeal, and previewed at the European Film Market.[3] It premiered in April 2022 at the Seattle International Film Festival,[4] and was screened at the Inside Out Film and Video Festival in May,[5] before having its Australian premiere at the Sydney Film Festival in June.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b c David Rooney, "'Lonesome': Film Review" Archived 6 April 2023 at the Wayback Machine. The Hollywood Reporter, 23 June 2022.
- ^ "Unflinching New Queer Film 'Lonesome' Begins Filming In Sydney" Archived 20 May 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Frooty, 9 June 2021.
- ^ Leo Barraclough, "Berlinale Teddy Award Nominee Craig Boreham's 'Lonesome' to Be Launched at Berlin by M-Appeal" Archived 16 February 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Variety, 26 January 2022.
- ^ Jackie Keast, "Craig Boreham's 'Lonesome' secures US sale" Archived 7 July 2022 at the Wayback Machine. IF Magazine, 17 June 2022.
- ^ Valerie Complex, "Inside Out 2S LGBTQ+ Film Festival To Return In-Person And Announces Full Line Up For 32nd Year; 'Mars One' To Open Festival" Archived 24 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Deadline Hollywood, 6 May 2022.
- ^ "What's On: Lonesome Premieres at Sydney Film Festival" Archived 4 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine. CityHub Sydney, 4 June 2022.
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