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'Erotic and richly amusing story of a reclusive art collector who becomes obsessed with an artist's model. Deals with the confrontation between modern life and traditional life.'
Source: Screen Australia. (Sighted: 27/2/2014)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Affairs Of The Heart : The Oedipal Films of Paul CoxSusan Barber,
2009single work criticism — Appears in:
Metro Magazine,December
no.
1632009;(p. 130-134)'An essay is presented on the films by Paul Cox including "Man of Flowers" and "My First Wife." It examines the characters and complex relationships of Oedipal narratives. It explores the significance of the characters that portray the affairs of the heart and mind. It discusses the aspects which show that Cox's films have significant maturity.' (Publication abstract)
Affairs Of The Heart : The Oedipal Films of Paul CoxSusan Barber,
2009single work criticism — Appears in:
Metro Magazine,December
no.
1632009;(p. 130-134)'An essay is presented on the films by Paul Cox including "Man of Flowers" and "My First Wife." It examines the characters and complex relationships of Oedipal narratives. It explores the significance of the characters that portray the affairs of the heart and mind. It discusses the aspects which show that Cox's films have significant maturity.' (Publication abstract)
