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Ralph Hotere (1974)
Directed by Sam Pillsbury
Documentary · 33m
Directed by Sam Pillsbury, this 1974 film observes Ralph Hotere — one of New Zealand’s greatest artists — at a moment when excitement is gathering about his work. Lauded as a “classic” by Ian Wedde, the documentary is framed around the execution of a watershed piece: a large mural Hotere was commissioned to paint for Hamilton’s Founders Theatre. Interviews with friends and associates — poets Hone Tuwhare and Bill Manhire, art critics, officials and dealers — are intercut with fascinating shots of Hotere working (including making art by photocopying or 'xerography').
Cast
Crew
- Director
- Sam Pillsbury
- Editor
- Sam Pillsbury
- Producer
- David H. Fowler
Details
- Release date
- 1974-10-01
- Runtime
- 33m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Original language
- EN
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- New Zealand
- Production
- New Zealand National Film Unit