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'Just as suddenly as Lou's father walked out of her life, her grandfather tangos in - bringing chaos to the council house Lou shares with her mother and sisters. Doyle, who has Alzheimer's Disease, confuses 11-year-old Lou with his former wife. Lou plays along, using Doyle to gain power over her mother. But instead of power, Lou finds love' (Big and Little Films website).
Notes
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The promotional trailer for this film is available to view via YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-l8dSoNvR0Q (Sighted: 19/10/2012)
Affiliation Notes
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Writing Disability in Australia
Type of disability Alzheimer's disease. Type of character Primary. Point of view Third person.
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Film
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 23 - 29 June no. 789 2010; (p. 28)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
Genuine Affection for Characters Ignites Slender Tale of Familial Love
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 June 2010; (p. 18)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
Moody Blues with Heart Set in Our Own Backyard
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 June 2010; (p. 20)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
happy State of Hurt
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 19 - 20 June 2010; (p. 14-15) -
Twin Drawcards Set Scene for Success
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 19 - 20 June 2010; (p. 34)
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New Release
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 13 June 2010; (p. 23)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
Exquisite Tale of Love
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 19 June 2010; (p. 31)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
Moody Blues with Heart Set in Our Own Backyard
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 June 2010; (p. 20)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
Genuine Affection for Characters Ignites Slender Tale of Familial Love
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 June 2010; (p. 18)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
Film
2010
single work
review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 23 - 29 June no. 789 2010; (p. 28)
— Review of Lou 2010 single work film/TV -
From Dungog with Love: Festival Features Five Premieres
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 30 April 2010; (p. 9) -
Made in Murwillumbah
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 June 2010; (p. 9) -
Twin Drawcards Set Scene for Success
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 19 - 20 June 2010; (p. 34) -
happy State of Hurt
2010
single work
column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 19 - 20 June 2010; (p. 14-15)
Awards
- 2010 nominated AWGIE Awards — Film Award — Original Screenplay
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