A State of Siege

Karemoana was the final destination of Malfred Signal, retired teacher of drawing, whose life was dedicated to nursing her dying mother, and instructing generations of young girls in the art of accurately depicting shadows. But now her mother has...
New Zealand Production
Short 1978 Drama 52.00 minutes
Film Main Image 613
A teacher retires to seek independence, but her new life is not what she expects. From the novel by Janet Frame.

Directors

Vincent Ward

Producers

Timothy White

Screenplay Writers

Janet Frame

Crew

Alun Bollinger | DOP
Chris King | Editor

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