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Lovely Rita

2007 1h 9m Television
  • Arts/Culture
  • Documentary

Artist Rita Angus was known for her enigmatic self-portraits. This affectionate documentary explores the relationship between the work and the artist's life. Director Gaylene Preston gathers new information about Angus, plus interviews with friends who knew her, and a new generation of appreciators  including biographer Jill Trevelyan. Many of her paintings are featured, evocatively shot by Preston's longtime colleague Alun Bollinger. Actor Loren Taylor (Eagle vs Shark) captures an uncanny likeness as a young Angus. Read more here about Angus, and the discoveries revealed by the documentary. 

Key Cast & Crew

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Sam Neill
Subject
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Alun Bollinger
Cinematographer
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Loren Taylor
As: Rita Angus
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Donogh Rees
Reader of Rita Angus' letters
JT
Jill Trevelyan
Research
Lovely Rita | NZ On Screen