NEW ZEALAND FILM
International acclaim for Jane Campion and Christine Jeffs
Films courtesy of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission
Films courtesy of Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission
An Angel at My TableJane Campion
New Zealand/Australia · 1990 New Zealand's most distinguished filmmaker tells the story of our most renowned novelist, Janet Frame, from poverty-stricken childhood to misdiagnosed schizophrenia to literary fame. “Gentle humour and great compassion” – New York Times Screening times, reviews and trailer >> |
RainChristine Jeffs
New Zealand · 2001 Based on a novel by Kirsty Gunn, Christine Jeffs' first feature is an evocative mood piece about the disintegration of a marriage. As a mother seeks escape, her daughter grows up too fast. “Wide implications and stunning impact… an important feature debut” – LA Times Screening times, reviews and trailer >> |