Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell
“When the natural environment and the human imagination combine.”
Synopsis
Spontaneous Combustion embraces the holistic vision of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most provocative artists and thinkers: the unity of the natural environment and the human imagination, the energy, rhythm and textures of the physical world expressed in clay, words, and music. The film celebrates the legacy of Barry Brickell (1935-2016) and the realisation of his extraordinary dream, Driving Creek Railway: a productive pottery with numerous kilns, a bush railway, a native bird and bush sanctuary and a lively creative hub drawing artists from around the globe.
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Production Budget
$31K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Robert Foster
- Screenplay & Story
- Gregory O'Brien
- Original Title
- Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell
- Release Date
- 30/06/2024
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Budget
- $31K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Robert Foster
Gregory O'Brien
Bruce Robert Foster
Department Leadership Roster
Gregory O'Brien
Writer
Bruce Robert Foster
Director
Bruce Robert Foster
Producer
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What is Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell about?
Spontaneous Combustion embraces the holistic vision of one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most provocative artists and thinkers: the unity of the natural environment and the human imagination, the energy, rhythm and textures of the physical world expressed in clay, words, and music. The film celebrates the legacy of Barry Brickell (1935-2016) and the realisation of his extraordinary dream, Driving Creek Railway: a productive pottery with numerous kilns, a bush railway, a native bird and bush sanctuary and a lively creative hub drawing artists from around the globe.
Who directed Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell?
Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell was directed by Bruce Robert Foster.
Who stars in Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell?
The principal cast of Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell includes Gregory O'Brien, Robert Oliver.
When was Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell released and how long is it?
Spontaneous Combustion: Songs for Barry Brickell was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.