The Strangest of Angels
A film for New Zealand Opera
Special Mention, Extraordinary Artistic Achievement
60th Golden Prague International Television Festival
A dramatic interpretation of a new, New Zealand chamber opera inspired by an
episode in the life of writer Janet Frame, this moving opera film explores our
preconceptions of mental health and the redemptive power of self-belief.
Starring Anna Leese, Jayne Tankersley and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
Libretto by Georgia Jamieson Emms
Music by Kenneth Young (with Anna Leese)
Directed & Produced by Rebecca Tansley
Line Producer - Rochelle Leef
Director of Photography - Jess Charlton
Editor - Thomas Gleeson
Music Recording & Mix Engineer -
Adrian Hollay
Music Producer - Tim Dodd