Wake
Originally released in 1994. Wake is a documentary film. directed by Annie Goldson. At just 30 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Wake compares colonial paintings of New Zealand intended to encourage migration to the colonies in the 1850s, with filmed images of the same country 100 years later, shot by the filmmaker's father. This experimental film compares the vision of a "promised land" with the lived memory of migration and explores too, the misrepresentation of indigenous people during both these eras. The half-hour experimental film is a response to the death of the filmmaker's father, an event that ultimately led to her return to New Zealand after a decade in America.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 3, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
0h 30m
30 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wake about?
Wake compares colonial paintings of New Zealand intended to encourage migration to the colonies in the 1850s, with filmed images of the same country 100 years later, shot by the filmmaker's father....
Who directed Wake?
Wake was directed by Annie Goldson.
How long is Wake?
Wake has a runtime of 0 hours and 30 minutes (30 minutes total).
When was Wake released?
Wake was released on March 3, 1994 in theaters.