London Film Festival Diary: ‘A Single Man’ by Tom Ford

Los Angeles 1962, and 52-year-old British college professor George Falconer (Colin Firth) is struggling to find meaning in his life after the death of his long time partner Jim (Matthew Goode). Through the course of one day, a series of events and encounters cause him to reflect on his past, and consider whether or not he has a future. His lovelorn best friend Charley (Julianne Moore) is devoted to George, but wrestling with her own dilemmas, while one of his students, Kenny (Nicholas Hoult) pursues him, seeing a possible kindred spirit.

Synopsis by Sandra Hebron, London Film Festival

An eagerly awaited directorial debut from Tom Ford, the fashion legend and the man who makes a black suit and white shirt look a million dollars, has announced the arrival of a true filmmaking talent. Tom Ford’s ‘A Single Man’ is simply as elegant as the man himself. Based on a novel by Christopher Isherwood, this is a great debut movie that features fantastic performances by Colin Firth, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult and Julianne Moore and it is truly a well written, poignant and witty, elegantly directed, stylish and beautifully photographed affair.

by Aleks