Sylvia (1985 film)
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Theatrical release poster
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| 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 |
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Release date
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1985 |
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Running time
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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 and co-written by New Zealander Michael Firth, and stars British actor Eleanor David as Ashton-Warner, alongside Tom Wilkinson, Nigel Terry and Mary Regan.
The Village Voice critic Andrew Sarris rated it one of the ten best films of 1985. It also won praise from Vogue.
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