Based on Christopher Isherwood’s novel, A Single Man is fashion designer Tom Ford’s directorial debut.

Set in Los Angeles in 1962, A Single Man is the story of George Falconer, a British college professor (Colin Firth) who is struggling to find meaning in his life after the death of his long-time partner, Jim (Matthew Goode). We follow George through a single day, where a series of encounters ultimately leads him to decide if there is a meaning to life after Jim.

Nova Cinema is holding a gala screening of A Single Man, so this is your chance to be the first queer on your block to critique it.

A Single Man, gala screening at Cinema Nova, 380 Lygon St, Carlton, 6.30pm Sunday, February 21, 2010. Dress in your best sixties glam, and enjoy a champagne cocktail upon arrival. After party at Markov Place. Bookings: cinemanova.com.au

Pictured: Nicholas Hoult in A Single Man.