A Small Life (2000)
A tragic portrait of mother and child exploring grief through music and lyrical imagery.
Director: Michael Heath
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 51 min
Release Date: October 10, 2000
Cast
Screenplay
Music: David Downes
Cinematography: Stephen Latty
Editing: David Downes
Production: Gumption Films, New Zealand Film Commission
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
new zealand, grief, childhood, motherhood
More Films by Director: Michael Heath
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Small Life about?
- A tragic portrait of mother and child exploring grief through music and lyrical imagery.
- Who directed A Small Life?
- A Small Life was directed by Michael Heath.
- Who stars in A Small Life?
- A Small Life stars Mahinarangi Tocker, Kelly Leader-Tropman, Geoffrey Machin, Leon Kiel, Hera Dunleavy, Lucy Ashford.
- How long is A Small Life?
- A Small Life has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
- What genre is A Small Life?
- A Small Life is a Drama, Music film.
- Where was A Small Life produced?
- A Small Life was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of A Small Life?
- The themes of A Small Life include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.