Chris & Don: A Love Story (2007)

The love story between British writer, Christopher Isherwood (whose book 'The Berlin Stories' inspired the musical and film Cabaret) and Don Bachardy, American portrait artist.

Directors:

Tina Mascara, Guido Santi

Stars:

W.H. Auden, Don Bachardy, Ted Bachardy

1 win & 3 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
W.H. Auden	...	Self (archive footage)
Don Bachardy	...	Self
Ted Bachardy	...	Self
James Berg	...	Self (as Jim Berg)
John Boorman	...	Self
Paul Bowles	...	Self (archive footage)
Katherine Bucknell	...	Self
Leslie Caron	...	Self
Eduardo Correia	...	Ahmed
E.M. Forster	...	Self (archive footage)
Chris Freeman	...	Self
Charlie Gordon	...	First Dinner Guest
Kenneth Grimes	...	Paul Bowles (as Ken Grimes)
Sara S. Hodson	...	Self
Evelyn Hooker	...	Self (archive footage)

Storyline

Depicts the remarkable life of artist Don Bachardy and his relationship with the distinguished writer Christopher Isherwood. Includes footage shot by Chris and Don in the 1950s and interviews with Leslie Caron, John Boorman, Liza Minnelli, and others. Isherwood and Bachardy were open about their life together, regardless of the waves it caused. This was during a period when gay relationships were not acceptable. The age difference in their relationship brought obvious personal problems that had to be addressed. Don often felt disregarded by Chris's famous friends and frequently was. Nevertheless, Bachardy pursued his art career with great energy, painting and drawing every day. Finding a vocation gave Don a sense of fulfillment and independence. He began to realize that he could function independently, which made him question whether he wanted to stay with Isherwood. Don toyed with leaving the relationship and striking out on his own, however he decided not to as he realized his love ...

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Plot Keywords:

character names in title | christopher isherwood character | don bachardy character | six word title | colon in title | 

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Taglines:

No one believed they could last so long...

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Connections

References The Shining Hour (1938)

User Reviews

Triumph of Death

This movie can easily be seen as a meditation. It is a kind of wonderful meditation on impermanence, the transient nature of youth, beauty and health, on the inevitability of loss and finally on the Triumph of Death. An art of losing and dealing with sorrow.

It is not often in our days that someone has the time and is being allowed a slow pace when talking to you as in this film. Especially not on very subtle and intimate matters. That is praiseworthy. Not often either do you see love treated spiritually. Not often do you see someone follow a life partner to the very gate of Death and past. Making drawings of the corpse, lovingly, without disgust or even crying. That is an impressive remaining within reality.

Highly recommendable.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

13 June 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Chris & Don: Uma História de Amor

Filming Locations:

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,337, 15 June 2008

Gross USA:

$216,110

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$216,110

Company Credits

Production Co:

Asphalt Stars Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1