Ashes
Synopsis
Conversations with four people — an artist, a woman struggling with her identity as a high achiever, an actor, and a priest — exploring their inner worlds, their self-image and how they feel they fit into society. Are all of them acting, or only Sam Neill? The film features readings from Ash Wednesday, the poem written by TS Eliot after converting to anglicanism.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Barclay
- Screenplay & Story
- Barry Barclay, T. S. Eliot
- Original Title
- Ashes
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 38m
- Production Studios
- Pacific Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Barclay
Barry Barclay, T. S. Eliot
Rory O'Shea
Rick Spurway
John O'Shea, Michael Scott-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Rory O'Shea
Director of Photography
Barry Barclay
Writer
John O'Shea
Producer
Rick Spurway
Editor
Barry Barclay
Director
T. S. Eliot
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes
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What is Ashes about?
Conversations with four people — an artist, a woman struggling with her identity as a high achiever, an actor, and a priest — exploring their inner worlds, their self-image and how they feel they fit into society. Are all of them acting, or only Sam Neill? The film features readings from Ash Wednesday, the poem written by TS Eliot after converting to anglicanism.
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Barry Barclay.
Who stars in Ashes?
The principal cast of Ashes includes Val Brooke-White, Mere Lodge, Deirdre O'Connor, Sam Neill.
When was Ashes released and how long is it?
Ashes was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 38m.