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Parkinson's Ballet: Love Story Against Time
11 Sep
Summary
- Two strangers diagnosed with Parkinson's find love.
- The film follows their lives over five chapters.
- They discover a Parkinson's ballet class together.
The film "Onwards and Sideways" centers on Tony and Emma, two strangers who meet after receiving the same Parkinson's diagnosis on the same hospital morning. Their lives are forever altered by the news that they have only "five good years" left.
Directed by John Madden, the movie explores the ripple effects of their encounter over five distinct chapters. It depicts their blossoming romance and how they profoundly impact each other's lives, particularly after Tony joins Emma in a Parkinson's ballet class.
The story is based on the experiences of writer Paul Mayhew-Archer, who has Parkinson's. The film aims for an authentic portrayal of the disease, with consultants working closely to ensure accuracy in depicting varying symptoms.
"Onwards and Sideways" is set to premiere at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival. This marks Madden's return to TIFF after 16 years, a different strategy compared to his Oscar-winning film "Shakespeare in Love."
