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The first of five parts of this full length film.
The second of five parts of this full length film.
The third of five parts of this full length film.
The fourth of five parts of this full length film.
The fifth of five parts of this full length film.
The credits from this film.
Velvet Dreams
Television (Full Length) – 1997
A homage to Dusky Maiden images as well as a playful take on the low art of velvet painting, Sima Urale’s Velvet Dreams provides a tongue-in-cheek exploration of Pacific Island stereotypes. Part detective story, part documentary, an unseen narrator goes in search of a painting of a Polynesian princess that he has fallen in love with. Along the way he meets artists, fans and critics of the kitsch art genre, as well as the mysterious Gauguin-like figure of Charlie McPhee. Made for TVNZ's Work of Art series, Velvet Dreams played in multiple international film festivals.
Key Cast & Crew
Produced by
Top Shelf Productions
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