Romulus, My Father

Romulus, My Father is a 2007 drama film directed by Richard Roxburgh. Based on the memoir by Raimond Gaita, the film tells the story of Romulus (Eric Bana) and his wife Christine (Franka Potente), and their struggle in the face of great adversity to raise their son, Raimond (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The film marks the directorial debut for Australian actor Richard Roxburgh. It was commended in the Australian Film Critics Association 2007 Film Awards. M... more

Romulus, My Father is a 2007 drama film directed by Richard Roxburgh. Based on the memoir by Raimond Gaita, the film tells the story of Romulus (Eric Bana) and his wife Christine (Franka Potente), and their struggle in the face of great adversity to raise their son, Raimond (Kodi Smit-McPhee). The film marks the directorial debut for Australian actor Richard Roxburgh. It was commended in the Australian Film Critics Association 2007 Film Awards. Marton Csokas and Franka Potente both appeared previously in the film The Bourne Supremacy, though their characters do not appear in any scenes together. As well, Jacek Koman, who portrays the character Vacek, and director Richard Roxburgh also acted together previously in the film Moulin Rouge!. less