Sylvia
“Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim”
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.
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Ziln on-line NZ Film Festival - Sylvia
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-29
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Firth
- Screenplay & Story
- Michele Quill
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Sylvia
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Cinepro, Southern Light Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Firth
Michele Quill
Leonard Rosenman
Ian Paul
Michael Horton
Don Reynolds
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Michael Firth
Director
Michael Horton
Editor
Michele Quill
Screenplay
Anne McKay
Costume Design
Ian Paul
Director of Photography
Don Reynolds
Producer
Gary Hansen
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvia
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What is Sylvia about?
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.
Who directed Sylvia?
Sylvia was directed by Michael Firth.
Who stars in Sylvia?
The principal cast of Sylvia includes Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, Tom Wilkinson, Mary Regan, Martyn Sanderson.
When was Sylvia released and how long is it?
Sylvia was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Sylvia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sylvia was composed by Leonard Rosenman.