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Subgenre Sampler

 
Paris Was a WomanParis Was a Woman (1995)
Dir. Greta Schiller
Capturing a distinct ambience of early 20th century Paris, this feminist–orientated look at American–Parisians such as Gertrude Stein,…
UnzippedUnzipped (1995) Recommended
Dir. Douglas Keeve
A giddy slice of non–fiction, the camera gets intimate with the colourful world of fashion king Isaac Mizrahi, whose charm and humour survives…
Dennis Potter - The Last InterviewDennis Potter - The Last Interview (1994)
Dir. Tom Poole
The maverick writer's final interview (on the Southbank Show), made just weeks before his death, is a gripping and highly personal summing–up…
Annie LeibovitzAnnie Leibovitz (1993)
Dir. Rebecca Frayn
South Bank Show biography of American photo–journalist Annie Leibovitz, whose work has appeared in Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair. Melvyn Bragg…
Wild SwansWild Swans (The Daughters of China) (1993)
Dir. Mischa Scorer
Jung Chang, author of Wild Swans recollects the experiences that inspired her award–winning book.
Pleasures and DangersPleasures and Dangers (1991)
A glance at the work and lives of six women artists in New Zealand; Alexis Hunter (painter), Alison MacLean (film–maker), Julia Morison…
Colin McCahon - Victory Over DeathColin McCahon - Victory Over Death (1988)
Dir. Judy Rymer
An award–winning documentary on New Zealand's most controversial and profound contemporary artist, and the social environment that influenced…
Len Lye - DoodlingsLen Lye - Doodlings (1987)
Dir. Keith Griffiths
A refreshing paean to New Zealand's best known avant–garde filmmaker (who is equally famous for his kinetic sculptures). Features clips from…
Vincent: The Life and Death of Vincent Van GoghVincent: The Life and Death of Vincent Van Gogh (1987) Recommended
Dir. Paul Cox
Engrossing and expressive documentary of the famous artist, using his own written letters and paintings as clues to his tortured personality. John…
Picasso: Man and His WorkPicasso: Man and His Work (1986)
Dir. Edward Quinn
A two cassette anthology of perhaps the greatest painter of all time. This unique film reveals many unknown aspects of his work and personality, and…

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