A group of elderly kiwi mothers in 1995 talkatively document their intimate experiences of the Second World War. Directed by...
A group of elderly kiwi mothers in 1995 talkatively document their intimate experiences of the Second World War. Directed by Gaylene Preston (Home by Christmas), the documentary also mixes archival footage, still photos and popular songs of the war era. Winner of Best Film at the NZ Film Awards, 1995.
"One by one, these women in their seventies and eighties appear on camera and talk candidly about their experiences of World War II... in this casual and comfortable setting, the most astonishing revelations are made." (The NZ Film Archive)
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"Distinctive not only for its frankness and intelligence but also for a restraint that verges on grace."
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The Washington Post
The Washington Post"One of the most touching tales is that of Rita, whose banker husband declared himself a conscientious objector. Required to report to the police, he was sent to a detention camp, where he was as absent from her life as if he had gone to battle."
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San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Chronicle"Takes a simple idea and turns it into a rich, universal experience."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles TimesWar Stories Our Mothers Never Told Us | Details
Award winner- Best Film winner at the New Zealand Film and TV Awards, 1995.
- Rating
- PG, Adult themes
- Runtime
- 92
- Genre
- Documentary, War
- Country of origin
- New Zealand
