Documentary on writer and illustrator Sheila Natusch, retracing a long life dedicated to sharing her love of New Zealand’s nature...
Documentary on writer and illustrator Sheila Natusch, retracing a long life dedicated to sharing her love of New Zealand’s nature and history.
"Featuring beautiful historic footage of the lower South in the 30s and 40s, this film offers fascinating glimpses into life as one of few female students at Otago University, and covers Sheila’s friendship with Janet Frame and their subsequent and unsuccessful foray into teaching. Moving to Wellington in the 50s saw Sheila and husband Gerald Natusch take up residence in Owhiro Bay, while she took professional stints at the National Library and Correspondence School." (New Zealand International Film Festival)
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"Delightful..."
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Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand"Nothing about this film will get in the way of your admiration and occasional astonishment at Sheila's accomplishments and life."
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Stuff
Stuff"(It) will leave you inspired, uplifted and probably moved. If you enjoyed Jess Feast's Gardening With Soul, this will appeal."
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald"[No Ordinary Sheila] is one of those "they don't make 'em like that anymore" pieces of work that can't help but leave you smiling."
—Stuff
StuffNo Ordinary Sheila | Details
- Runtime
- 98
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- New Zealand
