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 […]
We are proud to announce that Snow Monkey is in competition at the prestigious IDFA (International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam) in November. This is the biggest Documentary Film Festival in the world and we could not be more thrilled! For information on the festival please visit the IDFA website
The Taliban have had a bum rap, says Australian artist and filmmaker George Gittoes. “Oh, absolutely. We have a fantastic relationship with the Taliban. The whole conflict in Afghanistan has been grossly misreported.” Gittoes ought to know. Since 2011, he and his partner Hellen Rose have been running The Yellow House in Jalalabad, a major […]
George Gittoes & Hellen Rose attend the opening night gala of the Melbourne International Film Festival where Snow Monkey will premiere.
Snow Monkey to premiere at the Melbourne International Film Festival on August 3rd 2015. Purchase tickets here.
Some more production stills taken on the ground in Afghanistan. To view the complete gallery CLICK HERE.
The Making of Snow Monkey Soundtrack: I’m delighted to have these great musicians work on the soundtrack for Snow Monkey. Included was a string section of Anna McInerney and Julitha Ryan – stunningly ancient sounds melding. It’s a beautiful collaboration with our Yellow House Jalalabad musicians and creates a cross cultural collide that is truly […]