Camino Skies
‘Camino Skies’ became the highest grossing opening weekend documentary in NZ in 2019 beating Ron Howard’s ‘Pavarotti’ and the 2019 Oscar winning documentary ‘Free Solo’ making it the 4th highest grossing Australian documentary (and 11th highest grossing Australian film) for 2019. It is set for a worldwide release in 2020.
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Synopsis
A feature length documentary about life, love and loss on the Camino de Santiago.
The inspirational journey of six pilgrims from New Zealand and Australia who embark on the historic 800 kilometre Spanish pilgrimage, Camino Skies is an uplifting film about learning to live with grief.
In the face of overwhelming odds, the Camino forces the group to defy their age and physical ability as they each come to terms with recent loss.
Heart-breaking and inspirational, ‘Camino Skies’ is an uplifting story about everyday people doing the extraordinary.
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Roles: Co-Director | Co-Producer | Cinematographer
REVIEWS
★★★★
NME
★★★★
“An inspiring journey”
Radio Times
★★★★
Empire
“Life-affirming documentary”
The Irish News
“The love and support they give to each other is inspirational”
David Stratton Recommends
“A wonderfully genuine piece of filmmaking”
John Brierley, Camino Guides
“A meditative film that invites reflection and wonder”
Robert W. Monk, FilmInk
“A bittersweet testament to the endurance of the human spirit”
Hagan Osborne, Janks Reviews
“A pilgrimage of hope”
The Guardian UK
“Marvellously uplifting”
Metro UK
“Quiet and understated”
The Tablet
“Impressive debut”
Morning Star
"Poignant"
James Croot, Stuff NZ
“A work of compassion and maturity from a couple of young film-makers.”
Toby Woollaston - NZ Herald
"The Directors ability to capture intimate, poignant moments with subtlety and restraint
while carefully crafting a narrative was both engaging and genuinely moving."
Doc Edge Film Festival Judges Feedback