View from Olympus

Documentary on composer John Psathas

Written and directed by Geoffrey Cawthorne
Produced by Richard Riddiford
Premiered 2 August 2011 at New Zealand Film Festival
A shorter version had previously been shown on TVOne's Artsville.
Narration by Michael Hurst.

View from Olympus tells the story of international composer John Psathas whose life and music
reflect the creative and personal tensions between his New Zealand roots and his Greek heritage.