Sadness
Documentary > 1999 > 52 mins >16 mm
Award-winning photographer William Yang explores issues of grief, family and identity in this adaptation of his acclaimed stage performance, Sadness. Through this mesmerising, poetic montage of story telling, photography and stylised reenactment, William brings to life the stories of his family and friends. Sadness has two themes. The first involves an exploration of William’s Chinese-Australian identity and family history, while the second centres on his experience of loss during the AIDS epidemic.
Executive Producers Franco di Chiera, Megan McMurchy
Producers Michael McMahon, Megan McMurchy
Director Tony Ayres
Writer Tony Ayres, based on the original work Sadness by William Yang
Awards Nominated for four AFI awards in 1999 (Best Documentary, Best Direction in a Documentary, Best Achievement in Sound in a Non-Feature Film, and the Open Craft Award for Best Production Design in a Non-Feature Film.) Won Best Achievement in Sound; 1999 Film Critics Circle Award for Best Documentary; 1999 Erwin Rado Award for Best Short Film at MIFF.
Sales and Distribution Film Australia
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