Pietra Brettkelly
Known for
Directing
Birthplace
New Zealand
Biography
Pietra Brettkelly is a New Zealand filmmaker, known for her documentaries. She is a three-time Oscar-nominated elected documentary filmmaker, a member of The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and was recently named an Arts Laureate of New Zealand.
Best known work
The Art Star and the Sudanese Twins
2009
Yellow Is Forbidden
2018
A Flickering Truth
2016
Beauty Will Save the World
2003
Maori Boy Genius
2011
Crocodile
2026
Sculpting the Giant
2023Off the Rails: A Love Story
2005Filmography
2026
CrocodileDirector
2023
Sculpting the GiantEditorial Consultant
2018
Yellow Is ForbiddenDirector, Writer
2016
A Flickering TruthDirector, Writer
2011
Maori Boy GeniusDirector, Writer
2009
The Art Star and the Sudanese TwinsDirector, Producer
2005
2003
Beauty Will Save the WorldDirector, Writer, Producer