1985
2018, drama
85 minutes
Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian returns to his Texas hometown and struggles to reveal his dire circumstances to his conservative family.
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10
2018-05-31
1985 is very moody and beautifully performed by the entire cast; it is an exceptional narrative with deep meaning. Read more
9.0
2018-10-16
Shooting in black and white may sound like a pretentious indie cinema gimmick but it serves a valuable purpose in this case. By removing the garish day-glo colours that defined the '80s, filming in monochrome gives 1985 a timeless quality, meaning we never get distracted by any period detail and can focus solely on the human drama rather than the ghastly wallpaper it plays out in front of. Read more
8.0
2019-04-25
Presented without sentimentality and with the utmost grace, 1985 is the calling card of a fantastically talented filmmaker, a subtle but powerful tribute to a lost generation of young gay men. Read more
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