Sylvia (1986)
Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim
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.
Director: Michael Firth
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
Cast
- Eleanor David - Sylvia
- Nigel Terry - Aden
- Tom Wilkinson - Keith
- Mary Regan - Opal
- Martyn Sanderson - Inspector Gulland
- Terence Cooper - Inspector Bletcher
- David Letch - Inspector Scragg
- Sarah Peirce - Vivian Wallop
Screenplay
- Michele Quill (Screenplay)
Music: Leonard Rosenman
Cinematography: Ian Paul
Editing: Michael Horton
Production: Cinepro, Southern Light Pictures
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Teacher-Student Relationship
Keywords
maori, teacher
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Sylvia stars Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, Tom Wilkinson, Mary Regan, Martyn Sanderson, Terence Cooper.
- How long is Sylvia?
- Sylvia has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Sylvia?
- Sylvia is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Sylvia?
- Sylvia had a budget of $2M.
- Where was Sylvia produced?
- Sylvia was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Sylvia?
- The themes of Sylvia include: Teacher-Student Relationship.