Geoffrey Tozer.

Janine Hosking’s provocative Australian documentary The Eulogy will screen across the country over the next week as part of the Young at Heart film festival.

The Eulogy is a stark exploration of the rise and fall of the extraordinary Australian pianist Geoffrey Tozer. His story is framed poignantly by Paul Keating’s re-enactment of the famous eulogy the impassioned ex-Prime Minister delivered at Tozer’s funeral.

Often referred to as a prodigy, in his early life Tozer won accolades and awards worldwide from Sydney to London to Tel Aviv. However, his mid-life saw his career wane dramatically, leading to his eventual untimely death at the age of 54.

Through interviews with Tozer’s friends and colleagues combined with footage of the pianist’s life, Australian conductor Richard Gill delves into the reasons why such a towering natural talent could fall victim to such a tragic ending.

Palace Central, Sydney
Sunday, 17 February 6.00pm
Wednesday, 20 February 11.00am

Palace Norton Street, Sydney
Saturday, 16 February 6.00pm
Tuesday, 19 February 3.30pm

Palace Verona, Sydney
Monday, 18 February 3.30pm

Palace Balwyn, Melbourne
Sunday, 17 February 6.00pm
Wednesday, 20 February 1.00pm

Palace Brighton Bay, Melbourne
Monday, 18 February 3.30pm

Palace Cinemas Como, Melbourne
Saturday, 16 February 6.00pm
Tuesday, 19 February 3.30pm

Palace Westgate, Melbourne
Friday, 15 February 1.00pm
Monday, 18 February 3.30pm

Palace Cinema Paradiso, Perth
Sunday, 17 February 6.00pm
Wednesday, 20 February 11.00am

Palace James Street, Brisbane
Sunday, 17 February 6.00pm
Wednesday, 20 February 11.00am

Palace Barracks, Brisbane
Saturday, 16 February 6.00pm
Tuesday, 19 February 3.30pm

Palace Electric Cinema, Canberra
Friday, 15 February 10.45am
Sunday, 17 February 6.00pm

Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, Adelaide
Saturday, 16 February 6.00pm
Tuesday, 19 February 3.30pm

Palace Nova Prospect Cinemas, Adelaide
Sunday, 17 February 6.00pm
Wednesday, 20 February 11.00am

You can see the full Young at Heart program here.

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