The Joys of the Women (1993)
Length: 54 minutes 56 seconds
Synopsis
A group of Italian women from Fremantle, Western Australia, formed a choir called ‘Joys of the Women’ (Le Gioie Delle Donne), to sing traditional and contemporary songs. Choir member Kavisha Mazzella is a singer/songwriter wanting to learn more about her musical heritage. The film follows her journey to Italy to record traditional music and bring it back to the choir to keep the music alive. Some of the choir members recall their experiences as post-War immigrants in Western Australia.
Curator’s notes
The documentary is written and directed by Franco di Chiera. His credits include Pipe Dreams (2007), Hoover’s Gold (2005), No Milk No Honey (1997), Three Forever (1996) and Under the Skin (1993).
Read comments from filmmakers involved in this production.
| Production company | Electric Pictures |
|---|---|
| Realworld Pictures | |
| Producer | Andrew Ogilvie |
| Franco di Chiera | |
| Executive producer (ABC) | Harry Bardwell |
| Supervising producer (ABC) | Dasha Ross |
| Director | Franco di Chiera |
| Writer | Franco di Chiera |
Acknowledgements
Made with the participation of the Film Finance Corporation Australia and the Western Australian Film Council.
Developed with the assistance of the Film and Television Institute, Western Australia.
have teacher’s notes.
