description A Single Man Overview
A Single Man is a 2009 drama film directed by Tom Ford, adapting Christopher Isherwood’s 1964 novel. The movie features Colin Firth as George Falconer, a grieving gay academic navigating his life in Los Angeles during 1962. It marks Ford's directorial debut and Firth’s performance earned him an Academy Award nomination.
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info A Single Man Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2009 |
help A Single Man FAQ
Why is George planning to die in A Single Man?
George Falconer is overwhelmed by grief after the death of his longtime partner, Jim, in a car accident. Over the course of one day in 1962 Los Angeles, encounters with Charley, Kenny, and others disrupt his carefully prepared suicide plan.
Who is Kenny in A Single Man?
Kenny, played by Nicholas Hoult, is one of George's university students. His persistent interest in George creates an intimate but ambiguous connection that helps pull George back toward the present.
Is A Single Man faithful to Christopher Isherwood's novel?
Tom Ford's film adapts Isherwood's 1964 novel but adds material, including a more explicit suicide plan and a handgun. Both versions center on George's grief and the ordinary encounters that reshape his final day.
Did Colin Firth win an Oscar for A Single Man?
Firth was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for playing George Falconer. He won the Oscar the following year for The King's Speech.
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