NZ DOCOS
These two Kiwi documentaries take us around the world - from the joy of Christmas in Calabria to the harsh realities of post-Taliban Afghanistan.
A Flickering TruthPietra Brettkelly
New Zealand · 2015 One man’s journey to restore thousands of hours of film heritage in post-Taliban Afghanistan uncovers the very nearly forgotten history of his ravaged country. “A poetic tribute to a fragile cinema culture and its committed guardians.” – Variety Screening times, reviews and trailer >> |
Crossing RachmaninoffRebecca Tansley
New Zealand · 2015 A winning portrait of Italian-born Auckland concert pianist Flavio Villani, as he returns to Calabria for his concert debut, scaling one of the summits of the Romantic repertoire. “As much a delight for the senses as it is emotionally compelling…a feast of music, of images, and of humanity.” – The Standard Screening times, reviews and trailer >> |