Sylvia (1986)

Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 1H 40M

Director : Michael Firth
Writer : Michele Quill

Synopsis

New Zealand chronicle of the life of noted writer and teacher, Sylvia Ashton-Warner. An interesting look at the unusual teaching methods she used while working with the children from the indigenous Maon.

Actors

Eleanor David
Eleanor David
Sylvia
Nigel Terry
Nigel Terry
Aden
Tom Wilkinson
Tom Wilkinson
Keith
Mary Regan
Mary Regan
Opal
Martyn Sanderson
Martyn Sanderson
Inspector Gulland
Terence Cooper
Terence Cooper
Inspector Bletcher
David Letch
David Letch
Inspector Scragg
Sarah Peirce
Sarah Peirce
Vivian Wallop

Crews

Michael Firth
Michael Firth
Director
Michele Quill
Michele Quill
Screenplay
Ian Paul
Ian Paul
Director of Photography
Michael Horton
Michael Horton
Editor
Anne McKay
Anne McKay
Costume Design
Leonard Rosenman
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Don Reynolds
Don Reynolds
Producer
Gary Hansen
Gary Hansen
Production Design

Trailers and other movies

Ziln on-line NZ Film Festival - Sylvia

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