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Sylvia(1986)
Status: Released
Date: 1986-01-01
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1 Votes
Time: 1h 40m
Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
New Zealand
Budget: $1,700,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Cinepro
Southern Light Pictures
Movie: Sylvia
Top 8 Billed Cast
Eleanor David
Sylvia
Nigel Terry
Aden
Tom Wilkinson
Keith
Martyn Sanderson
Inspector Gulland
Terence Cooper
Inspector Bletcher
David Letch
Inspector Scragg
Video Trailer Sylvia
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Ziln on-line NZ Film Festival - Sylvia - Trailer
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