Sylvia (1985 film)
| Sylvia | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Michael Firth |
| Produced by |
Michael Firth Don Reynolds |
| Written by |
Sylvia Ashton-Warner F. Fairfax Michael Firth Michele Quill |
| Starring |
Eleanor David Nigel Terry Tom Wilkinson |
| Music by | Leonard Rosenman |
| Cinematography | Ian Paul |
| Edited by | Michael Horton |
| Distributed by | MGM/UA |
Release dates | 1985 |
Running time | 95 min. |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Language | English |
Sylvia (1985) is a biographical film about New Zealand educator Sylvia Ashton-Warner, inspired by two of her books. The film was directed by Michael Firth, and stars Eleanor David as Ashton-Warner, alongside Nigel Terry, and Tom Wilkinson.
The Village Voice critic Andrew Sarris rated it one of the ten best films of 1985.
External links
- Sylvia at the Internet Movie Database