Byron Theatre is delighted to present a special Pride Month event screening of the film 'A Portrait of Love', including a Q&A with Roberto Meza Mont.

Following the extraordinarily successful AACTA winner My Name is Gulpilil, Molly Reynolds’ latest film shares with audiences the incredible love story of the late Archibald Prize-winning artist Craig Ruddy, using footage shot exclusively by his partner of 20 years, Roberto Meza Mont.

“We were the best for each other”...Roberto.

For over twenty years, Archibald Prize-winning artist Craig Ruddy and his partner Roberto Meza Mont filmed their life together to share with friends and family.

They documented events big and small, from celebrations and travel to the inner workings of a significant artist, illustrating a vibrant, joyous life that was filled with love.

To tell their story, their friend, documentary-maker Molly Reynolds (My Name is Gulpilil), spent months immersed in Roberto’s footage and crafted her most intimate film to date.

An extraordinary insight into a prolific artist and the relationship that inspired him, the film is a rich and spirited portrait of life, love, and loss that draws you into its open embrace.

Using footage shot by Roberto Meza Mont, the film is directed by Molly Reynolds, produced by Reynolds and Rolf de Heer, and co-produced by Anthony Anderson and Roberto Meza Mont. Editor is Sam Matthews, with sound design by Tom Heuzenroeder. Art works and opening animation are by Craig Ruddy, and colour grade and post-production finishing by Mark Eland.

A Portrait of Love: 2024 / Australia / Feature Documentary / 90 minutes/ Rated M

Event Details

6:00 pm - Venue doors and Bar opens

6:40 pm - Theatre doors open

7:00 pm - Film Screening

8:30 pm - Q&A

9:00 pm - Event end

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