Michael Smither: Life and Death (2013)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 55M

Director : Tony Hiles

Synopsis

New Zealand artist Michael Smither revisits two unfinished paintings and scores a lament for the Pike River miners. As he paints, he provides straightforward and illuminating commentary on technique and intention.

Actors

Michael Smither
Michael Smither
himself

Crews

Tony Hiles
Tony Hiles
Director
Daria Malesic
Daria Malesic
Editor
Paul Wedel
Paul Wedel
Sound
Michael Smither
Michael Smither
Music

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