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Sylvia

Revolutionary teaching brings International Acclaim

Drama1h 40m

7.2/10

7.2

TMDB

Storyline

New Zealand chronicle of the life of noted writer and teacher, Sylvia Ashton-Warner. An interesting look at the unusual teaching methods she used while working with the children from the indigenous Maon.

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Details

Director

ReleasedJan 1, 1986

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

$1.7M

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studios

CineproSouthern Light Pictures

Cast

Eleanor David

Eleanor David

Sylvia

Nigel Terry

Nigel Terry

Aden

Tom Wilkinson

Tom Wilkinson

Keith

Mary Regan

Opal

Martyn Sanderson

Martyn Sanderson

Inspector Gulland

Terence Cooper

Terence Cooper

Inspector Bletcher

David Letch

David Letch

Inspector Scragg

Sarah Peirce

Vivian Wallop

James Cross

Mechanic

Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

2 fresh · 1 rotten

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Richard Freedman

RTNewark Star-LedgerJan 16, 2026

Pleasantly informative, if dramatically rather dim.

C

Carolyn Stack

RTGay Community News (Boston)Sep 19, 2022

Sylvia does little to elaborate on the private lives of my countrywomen, but at least it keeps my fantasies intact.

M

Mary Ann Brussat

RTSpirituality & PracticeJul 10, 2003

An innovative and moving portrait of pioneer educator Sylvia Ashton-Warner

R

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Information

Title

Sylvia

Released

Jan 1, 1986

Rated

Not rated

Region of Origin

New Zealand

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 40m

Status

Released

Studios

Cinepro, Southern Light Pictures

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