IDFA ’15: George Gittoes returns with “Snow Monkey” “Snow Monkey is Australian filmmaker and artist George Gittoes’ (pictured, right) latest foray into tracking the tribulations and triumphs within war-torn Afghanistan. The 148-minute film, which was recently acquired by Tel Aviv-based distributor Cinephil, shadows the towering Australian as he persuades Jalalabad’s willing street gangs of children to […]
We are thrilled to habe Fionnuala Halligan, Chief Film Critic for Screen Daily review Snow Monkey, check out what she has to say: “George Gittoes’ Jalalabad-set documentary Snow Monkeys is an unusual and fascinating film, although its focus can flap around and flag during an extended 148 minute running time (presented at IDFA in a […]
Article featured in the NL Times by Talia Stone: “With the International Documentary Film festival Amsterdam, (IDFA), in full swing and industry people roaming the Dutch capital’s streets, there is no denying that documentaries are a hot topic. Especially in times like these they help shape our view of this crazy world. A crazy world […]
Snow Monkey is doing so well at IDFA and we could not be more thrilled to be here! Check out some pics from our premiere!
We are so excited to be a part of the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam! The full line up has been released, click here to see the list of amazing documentaries screening at the festival.
SNOW MONKEY Directed by George Gittoes Australia + Norway / 2015 / English, Pashtu, Arabic / 148 min. / International premiere Publicity Contact IDFA: Silversalt PR Thessa Mooij thessa@silversaltpr.com US +1.646.637.4700 NL +31.6.4151.5717 LOGLINE Eager to create art with local talent in the path of the war machine, Australian artist GEORGE GITTOES recruits gangs […]
Check out this interview and watch the Snow Monkey trailer, exclusive to Vice! Snow Monkey Trailer & Interview – Vice
Snow Monkey is set for its Sydney premiere at the MCA, Circular Quay this Thursday 19th November at 6pm. “Discover the work of Australian artist and filmmaker and 2015 Sydney Peace Prize winner, George Gittoes, who examines the effects of injustice and global conflict. MCA presents the Sydney premiere of Gittoes’ new documentary Snow Monkey […]