Village by the Sea 2012
A documentary about New Zealand painter Edith Collier, tracing the time she spent in the Irish village of Bunmahon in 1914-1915. This is writer-director Michael Heath's follow-up to his 2007 biopic of the artist Edith Collier: A Light Among Shadows. More
"The beautifully shot landscapes – silver sea, misty green hills and radiant lilac skies – are interspersed with Collier’s painted versions. Scored throughout with traditional Irish folk music, the film is a quiet exploration of the beauty of this seaside town, seen through a brush and a camera lens. Although Collier’s Bunmahon residency was a century ago, interviews with locals reveal a strong connection to this Antipodean painter. To their disappointment, her work has never been exhibited in Ireland: Collier returned to New Zealand with the sketches and paintings, and gradually abandoned her artistic dream. This melancholy-tinged story pays tribute to an under-acknowledged artist and the continued legacy of her work." (New Zealand International Film Festival 2012) Hide
One of my Irish friends says the music will be just great. Screening at Film Festival.Look out 4 dates.
pity about the typo guys...a light among shandows?
@josh: this has been fixed and the employee responsible will be fired/beaten/losing a golden star.
Wonderful and atmospheric film with stunning photography and music. saw it at Rialto Sunday. Please screen this again!
Saw this in Auckland. Will it be shown in Cinemas? Very beautiful. Loved it.
Its playing at the Devonport Cinema at the moment. Amazing film.