A Single Man

"A Single Man" is a 2009 American drama film directed by fashion designer Tom Ford and based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. The film follows a day in the life of George Falconer, a gay British college professor living in Los Angeles in 1962, who is struggling with the recent death of his partner Jim.

The story is set in 1962, a time when homosexuality was still illegal in many parts of the world, including the United States. George Falconer, a middle-aged English professor at a Los Angeles college, is grieving the recent death of his partner, Jim, in a car accident. The film takes place over the course of a single day, as George prepares for his suicide while going through the motions of his daily routine. Throughout the day, George interacts with several people, including his best friend and neighbor, Charley, a former lover who still harbors feelings for him. George also has encounters with his students, including a young man named Kenny who seems to be interested in him.

The film uses flashbacks to show George's memories of his life with Jim and their struggles as a gay couple in the 1960s. George's suicide attempt is interrupted by a phone call from his friend, who invites him to a party. At the party, George has a heart-to-heart conversation with Kenny, who confesses his attraction to him. The film ends with George realizing that he still has a purpose in life and choosing to live instead of committing suicide. "A Single Man" is known for its stylish visual and production design, as well as for the outstanding performances of Colin Firth as George and Julianne Moore as Charley.