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Proof (1991)

Proof (1991)
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Jocelyn Moorhouse's feature-film debut is a jet-black comedy starring Hugo Weaving as Martin, a paranoid blind man, made so because he is convinced that his mother, when he was a child, lied to him about the sights she described to him. As an adult, Martin is reclusive and ill-tempered. Perversely, Martin is also a photographer -- he takes the pictures, has them developed, asks friends to describe the pictures to him, and then labels them in Braille to make sure no one is tricking him. His housekeeper, Celia (Genevieve Picot), is also a photographer. Obsessed with Martin, she papers the walls of her home with pictures of him. But this obsession doesn't carry through to their relationship, which is a far from cordial one -- Celia torments Martin and Martin humiliates her. One day at a restaurant, after a nasty confrontation with a waitress who ignores him, Martin makes friends with the dishwasher, Andy (Russell Crowe). Martin invites him home to describe his photographs to him. Back at Martin's home, Andy meets Celia and he immediately falls in love with her. Jealous of Andy, Celia seduces him in an effort to discredit Andy with Martin and drive Martin into her arms. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

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Starring:
Hugo Weaving, Genevieve Picot, (more)
Director(s):
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Proof

Jocelyn Moorhouse's feature-film debut is a jet-black comedy starring Hugo Weaving as Martin, a paranoid blind man, made so because he is convinced that his mother, when he was a child, lied to him about the sights she described to him. As an adult, Martin is reclusive and ill-tempered. Perversely, Martin is also a photographer -- he takes the pictures, has them developed, asks friends to describe the pictures to him, and then labels them in Braille to make sure no one is tricking him. His housekeeper, Celia (Genevieve Picot), is also a photographer. Obsessed with Martin, she papers the walls of her home with pictures of him. But this obsession doesn't carry through to their relationship, which is a far from cordial one -- Celia torments Martin and Martin humiliates her. One day at a restaurant, after a nasty confrontation with a waitress who ignores him, Martin makes friends with the dishwasher, Andy (Russell Crowe). Martin invites him home to describe his photographs to him. Back at Martin's home, Andy meets Celia and he immediately falls in love with her. Jealous of Andy, Celia seduces him in an effort to discredit Andy with Martin and drive Martin into her arms. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
86 mins

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Director(s):
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Writer(s):
Jocelyn Moorhouse
Producer(s):
Lynda House
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Questionable for Children, Profanity, Adult Situations, Nudity)
Proof Awards:
  • 1991 - Australian Film Institute Awards - Best Actor
  • 1991 - Australian Film Institute Awards - Best Supporting Actor
  • 1991 - Australian Film Institute Awards - Best Picture
  • 1991 - Australian Film Institute Awards - Best Director
  • 1991 - Cannes Film Festival - Special Mention
  • 1991 - São Paulo International Film Festival - Critics Award
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Aaron S.

    This movie captures, what most gloss over. A blind man, lost in his own world...questioning what people say, as to be the truth, or just lies. His unusual behavior makes a woman mad, and his only friend bemused. He takes photographs, believing they will help him see...and it seems to work!

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    Julie A.

    Fantastic early movie starring Russell Crowe. Hugo Weaving is wonderful as well. Crowe needs to do more comedic parts, it's a nice change of pace.

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    Kimber H.

    This was a quaint little film, obviously low budget and very early in Hugo and Russell's careers. The storyline was simple and the characters seemed most real. Obviously every body had some serious issues from the past. There is some very subtle humour and it was quite entertaining. I would recommend this to any of my friends.

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