Passion

"Between music and love lies a secret obsession."

Jul 1 1999 N/A 1h 42m
Biography, Drama, Music

Passion concentrates on Grainger's unusual relationship with his mother and his sexual peculiarities (especially his obsessive self-flagellation, though homosexuality is also hinted at) which affect his relationship with a woman who comes to love him. It is set mainly in London in 1914, when Grainger's mother Rose was ill (she would later jump to her death in New York, upset by ill-founded rumours of incest with her son).

Plot

The complicated relationship between Percy Grainger, famous Australian-born early 20th century folk musician, and his abusive unstable mother that lead to his interest in S&M, instability and failed relationships with women.

Written by

Don Watson, Rob George, Peter Goldsworthy

Directed by

Peter Duncan

Cast

Barbara Hershey, Richard Roxburgh, Emily Woof

Crew

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Production Countries

Australia

Production Companies

Australian Film Finance Corporation, The Movie Network, Hollywood Partners, Beyond Films

Languages

English

Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
326
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA