A Man of Flowers (1983)

Synopsis of A Man of Flowers

The Australian Man of Flowers stars Norman Kaye in the title role. A painter, Kaye has earned his nickname from his beautifully rendered flower portraits. He uses his artistic skills as a means of channelling his repressed sexual yearnings, especially his feelings towards nude model Alyson Best. When flowers no longer quench his carnal thirsts, Kaye expresses himself on his pipe organ, hammering out impassioned songs as a sort of musical cold shower. A flashback, which is meant to explain Kaye's hang-ups (but deliberately does not) features German director Werner Herzog in an unbilled cameo as Kaye's father. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

91 mins

Director(s):

Paul Cox

Writer(s):

Paul Cox, Bob Ellis

Producer(s):

Paul Cox, Jane Ballantyne

• 1983 - Australian Film Institute Awards - Best Actor

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