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An affectionate documentary about painter Rita Angus. Angus was well known for her enigmatic self portraits, and this Gaylene Preston-directed documentary explores the relationship between the work and biography. It gathers together new material about Angus's life, as well as interviews with a group of friends who knew her, and a new generation of appreciators including biographer Jill Trevelyan. Many of her paintings are also featured, evocatively shot by Alun Bollinger; actress Loren Horsley captures an uncanny likeness as a young Angus. 

Background

A Perspective by Mary-Jane Duffy 19.10.2008

When art historian Jill Trevelyan began research for her biography on artist Rita Angus, she had no idea that she would happen upon new information that would change perceptions about Angus. Independently director ...

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