9.0Colin McCahon: I Am · 2004
Colin McCahon: I Am (2004) is a Documentary film directed by Paul Swadel, starring Sam Neill, Paul Casserly, Martin Browne.
Documentary
9.0Overview
This documentary looks at the life and work of New Zealand's most celebrated painter, Colin McCahon. The first excerpt looks at McCahon's beginnings in Timaru and Dunedin, and his explorations of modernist techniques in paintings that reconceived 'the promised land' in an endemic landscape. The second excerpt covers McCahon's time in Muriwai in the 60s and 70s, and the influence of the environment and Māori spirituality on his work. Sam Neill reads from McCahon's letters and writings. Directed by Paul Swadel, it won Best Documentary at the 2005 Qantas Awards.
Cast
Sam Neill, Paul Casserly, Martin Browne, Colin McCahon
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What is "Colin McCahon: I Am" about?
This documentary looks at the life and work of New Zealand's most celebrated painter, Colin McCahon. The first excerpt looks at McCahon's beginnings in Timaru and Dunedin, and his explorations of modernist techniques in paintings that reconceived 'the promised land' in an endemic landscape. The second excerpt covers McCahon's time in Muriwai in the 60s and 70s, and the influence of the environment and Māori spirituality on his work. Sam Neill reads from McCahon's letters and writings. Directed by Paul Swadel, it won Best Documentary at the 2005 Qantas Awards.
When was "Colin McCahon: I Am" released?
Colin McCahon: I Am was released in 2004.
Who stars in "Colin McCahon: I Am"?
The cast includes Sam Neill, Paul Casserly, Martin Browne, Colin McCahon.
