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CANWEST Social Function and Film Evening
20 May, Ōtautahi | Christchurch
As part of Resene's Film Festival, the NZILA CANT-WEST branch are hosting a film night.
The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens
Starring Peter Sergel, Mark de Lisle, John Dobson, Lucy Ryan, Gus Flower, Alice Gwilliam, Glen Morris
How did a city rubbish dump transform into a collection of gardens that is now a major visitor attraction?
The story of how Hamilton Gardens became a unique museum of humanity, showcasing gardens from ancient Egypt to the surreal future, is told on screen.
A Museum of Humanity: The Time Traveller’s Guide to Hamilton Gardens documentary explores this stunning achievement. Each of the gardens reflects the beliefs, lifestyles, and values of those who created them. The viewer can travel backwards and forwards in time – moving from 16th-century England, back to Song Dynasty China, Ancient Egypt, and the Italian Renaissance, and forward to the future, from sustainable to surreal.
Masterminded by designer Peter Sergel and developed with council, community support, and sponsorship, Hamilton Gardens is now recognised as one of the great gardens of the world. More than places to walk, these gardens are living histories, waiting to be explored.
Directed by Grant Sheehan and featuring Peter Sergel, Mark de Lisle, John Dobson, Lucy Ryan, Gus Flower, Alice Gwilliam, and Glen Morris.
When: Wednesday 20th May, 6pm
Where: Lumiere Cinemas - 26 Rolleston Ave, Christchurch Central City
6:00pm screening: The Time Traveller's Guide to Hamilton Gardens (73 mins) at Lumiere Cinemas (in the Christchurch Arts Centre)
This event has limited seating so please RSVP by emailing Julie Greenslade