person or book cover
Screen cap from promotional trailer
form y separately published work icon Lou single work   film/TV  
Issue Details: First known date: 2010... 2010 Lou
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AbstractHistoryArchive Description

'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

  • 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

  • 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

Film Phil Brown , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 23 - 29 June no. 789 2010; (p. 28)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
Genuine Affection for Characters Ignites Slender Tale of Familial Love Sandra Hall , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 June 2010; (p. 18)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
Moody Blues with Heart Set in Our Own Backyard Jake Wilson , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 June 2010; (p. 20)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
happy State of Hurt Andrew Fenton , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 19 - 20 June 2010; (p. 14-15)
Twin Drawcards Set Scene for Success Jeremy Pierce , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 19 - 20 June 2010; (p. 34)
New Release Tom Ryan , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Sunday Age , 13 June 2010; (p. 23)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
Exquisite Tale of Love Cris Kennedy , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Canberra Times , 19 June 2010; (p. 31)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
Moody Blues with Heart Set in Our Own Backyard Jake Wilson , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Age , 17 June 2010; (p. 20)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
Genuine Affection for Characters Ignites Slender Tale of Familial Love Sandra Hall , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 17 June 2010; (p. 18)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
Film Phil Brown , 2010 single work review
— Appears in: Brisbane News , 23 - 29 June no. 789 2010; (p. 28)

— Review of Lou Belinda Chayko , 2010 single work film/TV
From Dungog with Love: Festival Features Five Premieres Garry Maddox , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 30 April 2010; (p. 9)
Made in Murwillumbah Antony Lawes , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 11 June 2010; (p. 9)
Twin Drawcards Set Scene for Success Jeremy Pierce , 2010 single work column
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 19 - 20 June 2010; (p. 34)
happy State of Hurt Andrew Fenton , 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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