A State of Siege (1978)
Malfred Signal leaves her life of stifling gentility as an art teacher in a South Island private girls' school and decides to live out her dream – painting alone in the remote North. One terrifying night, beset by a prowler, but confronting only her own image at every step, she relives her past.
Director: Vincent Ward
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: April 1, 1978
Cast
- Anne Flannery - Malfred Signal
- Peggy Walker
- John Bullock - Bus Driver
- Peter McCauley - Fiance
- Maime White
- Dorothy McKegg
- Jennifer Khan
Screenplay
Music: John Cousins
Cinematography: Alun Bollinger
Editing: Chris King
Production: University of Canterbury, School of Fine Arts
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Vincent Ward
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A State of Siege about?
- Malfred Signal leaves her life of stifling gentility as an art teacher in a South Island private girls' school and decides to live out her dream – painting alone in the remote North. One terrifying night, beset by a prowler, but confronting only her own image at every step, she relives her past.
- Who directed A State of Siege?
- A State of Siege was directed by Vincent Ward.
- Who stars in A State of Siege?
- A State of Siege stars Anne Flannery, Peggy Walker, John Bullock, Peter McCauley, Maime White, Dorothy McKegg.
- How long is A State of Siege?
- A State of Siege has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is A State of Siege?
- A State of Siege is a Drama film.
- Where was A State of Siege produced?
- A State of Siege was produced in New Zealand.