OPENING NIGHT FILM: THE JUSTICE OF BUNNY KING
Thursday, August 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM
FEATURE NARRATIVE | 101 MIN | English | New Zealand
Directed by Gaysorn Thavat
Produced by Emma Slade
Starring Essie Davis (THE BABADOOK, GAME OF THRONES) and Thomasin McKenzie (JOJO RABIT, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO, THE POWER OF THE DOG, LEAVE NO TRACE)

General Admission $19.50
*Opening Night Tickets include Opening Night Reception*

Join the Women's Film festival for the Opening Night Film: The Justice of Bunny King on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 7PM at Suzanne Roberts Theater.

Bunny King (Essie Davis) is a mother of two, a rough cut diamond with a sketchy past. While battling the system to reunite with her children, a confrontation leads her to take her niece Tonyah (Thomasin McKenzie) under her wing. With the world against her and Tonyah, Bunny's battle has just begun.

About the Director

Gaysorn Thavat began her film career in 1995 working in the camera department. Starting as a clapper loader she worked her way up to 1st AC before making the switch to directing with television commercials in 2004. Gaysorn directed many successful campaigns as a TVC director, but is most proud of her PSA work for The Auckland CityMission, MSD-Family Violence and the Breast Cancer research Trust. Along with commercials, Gaysorn has also directed episodic television. Recently for Warner’s–FRESH EGGS, and also Screentime/Lippy Pictures – THE GULF. In 2009 Gaysorn directed her first short film, BRAVE DONKEY, written by Gregory King. Brave Donkey was selected for numerous festivals including Melbourne, SXSW, London BFIand Locarno. Gaysorn is one of the founding members of SWAG (Screen Women’s Action Group) and is a beekeeper and keen fisherwoman when she is not making films.

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