Hephzibah (film)
1998 documentary film
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Hephzibah is a 1998 documentary film written, directed and produced by Curtis Levy. It looks at the life of concert pianist Hephzibah Menuhin.[1]
| Hephzibah | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Curtis Levy |
| Written by | Curtis Levy |
| Produced by | Curtis Levy |
| Starring | Kerry Armstrong |
| Cinematography | Erika Addis Ray Brislin |
| Edited by | Veronika Jenet |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Reception
Writing in the Herald Sun Leigh Paatsch gave it 3 stars noting "The movie does lose some of its cohesive focus as it addresses her later years, if only because little cinematic evidence of this period could be found"[2] Sheldon Kirshner of the Canadian Jewish News said that "Levy captures the essence of her personality in this affecting film."[3] In the Canberra Times Simon Weaving concludes "Kerry Armstrong's readings are delicate and insightful, and the music testament to Hephzibah's brilliance, but the rest struggles to keep up."[4]
Awards
- 1999 Australian Film Institute Awards
- Best Documentary - Curtis Levy - won[5]
- Best Achievement in Editing in a Non-Feature Film - Veronika Jenet - won[5]
- Best Direction in a Documentary - Curtis Levy - nominated[6]
- International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam
- Silver Wolf Award - Curtis Levy - won[7]