The much-awaited second announcement from the NZIFF headquarters has landed, bringing with it five more films to add to the six that have been confirmed in the line-up.
The NZIFF descriptions of these five new films are as follows:
Becoming Traviata
Soprano Natalie Dessay, acclaimed for her dramatic brilliance, rehearses La Traviata in intense creative collaboration with director Jean-François Sivadier.
“Ravishing… Time with Dessay is worth treasuring.” — Village Voice
Much Ado About Nothing
Joss Whedon and a cast of his TV regulars breathe fresh life into Shakespeare’s comedy of romantic gamesmanship.
“The first great contemporary Shakespeare since Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet.” — The Guardian
Read more on Much Ado About Nothing.
Romeo and Juliet: A Love Song
Shakespeare’s tale of teen love reimagined as a rock opera set in a beachside caravan park. A triumphant blast of style and 21st-century Kiwi trailer trash pop. Classic tragedy probably shouldn’t be quite this much fun.
Gebo and the Shadow
Claudia Cardinale, Jeanne Moreau and Michael Lonsdale await the return of a prodigal son in an adapted play from the world’s oldest director.
“A grand piece of cinematic chamber music for a cast of mighty soloists.” — New Yorker
What Maisie Knew
Steve Coogan and Julianne Moore are the divorcing parents seen from the viewpoint of six-year-old Maisie (amazing Onata Aprile) in this 21st-century Manhattan update of Henry James’ novel. With Alexander Skarsgård.
Read more on What Maisie Knew.
