Sylvia
"Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim"
Originally released in 1986. Sylvia is a drama film. directed by Michael Firth.
Starring Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, and Tom Wilkinson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,700,000
Production Companies
- Cinepro
- Southern Light Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvia about?
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...
Who directed Sylvia?
Sylvia was directed by Michael Firth.
How long is Sylvia?
Sylvia has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Sylvia released?
Sylvia was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sylvia?
The main cast of Sylvia includes Eleanor David, Nigel Terry, Tom Wilkinson, Mary Regan, Martyn Sanderson.