DOCNZ: The New Zealand International Documentary Film Festival

 
 

Culture Vultures

We savour the unifying language of music in this selection of documentaries celebrating the sounds of Cuba, Asia and the Middle East.

Displaying 1-5 of 5 films.

  
  • After the Storm

    USA How New York actors and New Orleans teens produced a Broadway musical echoing the events the teens themselves survived during Hurricane Katrina.

  • The Desert of Forbidden Art

    Russia Federation/USA/Uzbekistan How can art survive in oppressive times? During Soviet rule, artists who stayed true to their vision were squelched. But a group of artists establish a remote sanctuary.

  • Only When I Dance

    UK/Brazil Two aspiring young Brazilian dancers seek to break out of their lives in the barrios.

  • El Sistema

    Germany Over 30 years ago, one man’s dream to bring music to the children of Venezuela realized — over 250,000 children and young people now play an instrument.

  • Tibet in Song

    USA Can filmmaker Choephel capture vestiges of Tibetan culture before its lost forever?

 
  
 
Page top

Documentary Edge Festival 2010

Categories (8/9)

Downloads

Programmes are available at the cinemas, public libraries, and selected cafes and shops. Or email us your postal address and we’ll even post you a copy – free!