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Paul Cox, the Force of Destiny and the great gift of life

The launch of Paul Cox's Force of Destiny at MIFF climaxes a remarkable production story and a challenging career.

25 Jun 2015 12:00

David Tiley

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Image: cover of Tales From the Cancer Ward

The decision about the opening night film for the Melbourne International Film Festival 2015 drops straight into the long, poignant relationship between the city and its most challenging cinema auteur.

The picture is Force of Destiny, and the filmmaker is Paulus Henriqus Bendictus Cox, born in the Netherlands in 1940. He has made nineteen features and twelve documentaries in his 75 years, and this film represents a triumphant return after liver cancer and a transplant. Right now, he is overseas visiting his family.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.