Amos Guttman was not as praised as he should have been. Most reviews here are from the onset or in 21st C. Aids was an issue in gay culture back in 1992 that was not wanted very much. The subject had of course been treated in such films as ' Longtime Companion ' and ' Parting Glances ' and the less well known, but brilliant ' Buddies ' and yet I encountered many in the gay community who were either afraid ( psychologically understandable ) or near to hostile to it being incorporated into the creative arts. This also went for the straight community as well. Amos Guttman fell into a creative oblivion with this film at the time, despite the fact that it was shown at the National Film Theatre in London. I remember ' Hessed Mufla ' getting rare showings and I went to one and I was one of a handful in the audience. I was overwhelmed by its emotional power and beauty and tried by word of mouth to get people interested. It is still one of those lost films that the gay community still needs, but as time goes by the more it will fall into oblivion. It is a beautifully made film, grave and tender and I hope one day to see this film remembered for the treasure that it still is.
Review of Amazing Grace
