Chris & Don: A Love Story
“No one believed they could last so long”
Synopsis
Chris & Don chronicles the lifelong relationship between author Christopher Isherwood and his much younger lover, artist Don Bachardy, and it combines present-day interviews, archival footage shot by the couple from the 1950s, excerpts from Isherwood's diaries, and playful animations to recount their romance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 13, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tina Mascara, Guido Santi
- Original Title
- Chris & Don: A Love Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Zeitgeist Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tina Mascara, Guido Santi
Department Leadership Roster
Tina Mascara
Director
Guido Santi
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Chris & Don: A Love Story about?
Chris & Don chronicles the lifelong relationship between author Christopher Isherwood and his much younger lover, artist Don Bachardy, and it combines present-day interviews, archival footage shot by the couple from the 1950s, excerpts from Isherwood's diaries, and playful animations to recount their romance.
Who directed Chris & Don: A Love Story?
Chris & Don: A Love Story was directed by Tina Mascara, Guido Santi.
Who stars in Chris & Don: A Love Story?
The principal cast of Chris & Don: A Love Story includes W.H. Auden, Ted Bachardy, Liza Minnelli, Gloria Stuart, Michael York.
When was Chris & Don: A Love Story released and how long is it?
Chris & Don: A Love Story was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chris & Don: A Love Story?
Chris & Don: A Love Story holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).