Sadness
Originally released in 1999. Sadness is a documentary film. directed by Tony Ayres. At just 52 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Linden Goh and William Yang
Synopsis
Based on photographer William Yang's one man stage show, "Sadness" chronicles two diverging narratives through the use of slide photography, oral history and stylised recreation. One story follows Yang's pilgrimage into the heart of the North Queensland sugar cane fields as he investigates the murder of his uncle Fang Yuen. The other is a series of moving portraits of the many friends and lovers Yang has lost to AIDS. Director Tony Ayres skillfully weaves these two separate stories together creating a powerful testament to family, friends, love and loss. Cinematography by Tristan Milani. Narrated by William Yang.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
0h 52m
52 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sadness about?
Based on photographer William Yang's one man stage show, "Sadness" chronicles two diverging narratives through the use of slide photography, oral history and stylised recreation. One story follows ...
Who directed Sadness?
Sadness was directed by Tony Ayres.
How long is Sadness?
Sadness has a runtime of 0 hours and 52 minutes (52 minutes total).
When was Sadness released?
Sadness was released on June 23, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sadness?
The main cast of Sadness includes Linden Goh, William Yang.