Sylvia is a 1985 biographical film about New Zealand educator Sylvia Ashton-Warner, inspired by two of her books.
The film was directed and co-written by New Zealander Michael Firth, and stars British actor Eleanor David as Ashton-Warner, alongside Tom Wilkinson, Nigel Terry and Mary Regan.
The Village Voice critic Andrew Sarris rated Sylvia one of the ten best films of 1985. It also won praise from Vogue.
Cast
Eleanor David as Sylvia Ashton-Warner
Tom Wilkinson as Keith Henderson
Nigel Terry as Aden Morris
Mary Regan as Opal Saunders
Martyn Sanderson as Inspector Gulland
Terence Cooper as Inspector Bletcher
David Letch as Inspector Scragg
Joe George as Seven
Sarah Peirse as Vivian Wallop