Daytime Tiger
“Daytime Tiger is the result of an invitation from prolific NZ writer and poet Michael Morrissey, for film-maker Costa Botes to come into his home and document his struggle with manic depression.”
Synopsis
Costa Botes’ portrait of New Zealand writer Michael Morrissey is indeed a tiger-ride – an up-close encounter with an extremely intelligent man in the grip of bipolar disorder. It’s also a harrowing portrait of marriage vows tested to the extreme. Morrissey was diagnosed with manic depression in 1999 but long rejected available medication, believing it would stymie his genius. Having failed to find a publisher for his written account, he invited the filmmaker into his house to record his battle to ‘tame the tiger’ through willpower.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-14
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- Director
- Costa Botes
- Original Score
- Tom McLeod
- Original Title
- Daytime Tiger
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Lone Pine
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Costa Botes
Tom McLeod
Costa Botes
Costa Botes
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Director
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Costa Botes
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What is Daytime Tiger about?
Costa Botes’ portrait of New Zealand writer Michael Morrissey is indeed a tiger-ride – an up-close encounter with an extremely intelligent man in the grip of bipolar disorder. It’s also a harrowing portrait of marriage vows tested to the extreme. Morrissey was diagnosed with manic depression in 1999 but long rejected available medication, believing it would stymie his genius. Having failed to find a publisher for his written account, he invited the filmmaker into his house to record his battle to ‘tame the tiger’ through willpower.
Who directed Daytime Tiger?
Daytime Tiger was directed by Costa Botes.
Who stars in Daytime Tiger?
The principal cast of Daytime Tiger includes Michael Morrissey.
When was Daytime Tiger released and how long is it?
Daytime Tiger was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Daytime Tiger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daytime Tiger was composed by Tom McLeod.