The Butler (1997) + Ten Years After…Ten Years Older (1986)
World Premiere - 4K Restorations
“I was very moved by The Butler, a portrait of Anna's brother, Nino. This film has one of those unexpected moments of grace that totally won me over – it brought tears to my eyes (not of sadness, but of happiness and liberation).” – Cristina Álvarez López
“I was struck by the absolute coherence of her relatively small but impressive and enduring output.” – Adrian Martin
Celebrating the filmmaking of Anna Kannava (1959-2011) with two remarkable autobiographical documentaries, recently restored in 4K.
Born in Cyprus, Kannava migrated to Melbourne with her family in 1974. In the meditative Ten Years After…Ten Years Older, the director tenderly reflects on returning to her homeland after a decade away. In the deftly comedic and deeply affecting The Butler, Kannava impressionistically portrays the life she shared with her devoted younger brother Nino. These two key works reveal a gifted filmmaker deserving of widespread recognition.
Introduced by John Cruthers at Ritz Cinemas and by Simon Wilmot at Lido Cinemas.
Rating
M
Duration
93 min
Language
English
Cast
Anna Kannava, Nino Kannava
Director
Anna Kannava
