CinemaOSMovie · 1986 · 1h 40m

Sylvia

Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim

72%(2)IMDbDrama

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.

Directed byMichael Firth

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 1986
Budget
$1,700,000
Studios
CineproSouthern Light Pictures

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Ziln on-line NZ Film Festival - Sylvia

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Featuring

Cast & crew

9 credited
Starring
Eleanor David

Eleanor David

Sylvia

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Aden

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Keith

Mary Regan

Opal

Martyn Sanderson

Martyn Sanderson

Inspector Gulland

Terence Cooper

Terence Cooper

Inspector Bletcher

David Letch

David Letch

Inspector Scragg

Sarah Peirce

Vivian Wallop

James Cross

Mechanic

Creative team
Directed by
Michael Firth
Written by
Michele Quill
Produced by
Don Reynolds

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