| | | Before love comes trust. Before love comes proof.
Features: DVD
Multi-layered and intensely original, this is the widely-acclaimed story of a blind man whose deeply rooted distrust of humanity prompts him to compulsively take photographs that document his world. The only problem is, he's got to get somebody to describe the picturesito him. And when there's no one you can trust, it's hard to find someone oniwhom you can rely.
Editor's Note
This diabolically clever debut feature from writer-director Jocelyn Moorhouse swept the Australian Film Institute's 1991 annual awards. A blind photographer, his sexually frustrated housekeeper, and his only friend form an erotic and psychological triangle in this dry black comedy. Martin (Hugo Weaving) is a blind man who takes photographs as proof that the world he hears and touches is the same one that other people see. He lives as a quiet recluse, settled into a strict regiment with almost no contact with the outside world except for weekly visits from Celia (Geneviève Picot), his housekeeper. Celia is deeply in love with Martin and routinely attempts to seduce him, while he continuously rebuffs her advances. One day Martin befriends Andy (Russell Crowe), a dishwasher at a local Italian restaurant. Andy and Martin become close, and Martin asks Andy to describe his photos. He trusts Andy to tell the truth, and Andy becomes Martin's eyes, detailing the world around him. However, Celia's obsession with Martin becomes dangerous, and she plans to seduce Andy in an attempt to lure Martin back to her. When Martin catches Celia and Andy in their lie, he is left with the disturbing realization that Celia is out of control. However, this knowledge is also a catalyst for change, enabling him to free himself from Celia and move forward in his life. Weaving delivers a quiet and contemplative performance full of a rich and imaginative inner life, supported by Crowe, who is charismatic and charming in this early role.
Plot Summary
Martin is a reclusive blind man who takes photographs as proof that he interacts with the same world as everyone else. He befriends Andy, a local dishwasher, and has him describe the photos. However, Martin's trust is shattered when his obsessive housekeeper seduces Andy and traps him into lying to Martin.
| Features | Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound, Stereo | | Cast Commentary | | Director Commentary | | Photo Gallery | | Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Theatrical Trailers | | Scene Selection | | Interactive Menus |
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Release Information
| | Studio: New Line |
| Release Date: 11/2/2004 |
| Running Time: 90 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1991 | | Catalog ID: 6942 | | UPC: 00794043694226 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English, Spanish | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 1.85:1 |
| Cast & Crew
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| | Professional Reviews | Rolling Stone
"...A provocative and touching meditation on trust..." 04/16/1992 p.93New York Times
"...Moorhouse has just the right acid wit....[The cast has] been very well chosen..." 03/20/1992 p.C20 Film Comment
"...A very impressive first film..." 11/01/1991 p.46-7 Los Angeles Times
"...A pleasantly twisted little picture that has the kind of off-center impact money can't buy. A sharp and self-confident debut..." 04/17/1992 p.F8 Chicago Sun-Times
"...Moorhouse has a way of putting all the pieces into place for a scene so that it pays off in ways we could not anticipate..." 05/15/1992 p.42 New York Observer
"Electrifying! "One of the most joyous movie experiences in years." James Berardinelli's ReelViews 9 of 10
The soundtrack of Proof is remarkable in the way it amplifies the blind man's perspective. We
Chicago Sun-Times 9 of 10
If there is a kind of movie I like better than any other, it is this kind, the close observation of - Roger Ebert
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