Introducing mclaren film directed by roger donaldson. A paperthin portrait of the racing car driver and designer bruce mclaren, it is constructed with all the verve and passionate inquiry of a press release. The inspirational documentary account of one mans pioneering spirit, unswerving tenacity and endless passion, mclaren is the untold story of a motor racing icon, directed by roger donaldson thirteen days, the worlds fastest indian. Director roger donaldson on the legacy of bruce mclaren nz. With mario andretti, alastair caldwell, dwayne cameron, matt coldrick.
Director roger donaldson comments, i was delighted to be involved in the telling of such an incredible new zealand story bringing it to life on the big screen has been a huge effort from all involved in bruces legacy. Director roger donaldson on the legacy of bruce mclaren. August 18, 2017 august 24, 2017 by movecto monterey, ca. Bruce was killed at 32, just as he was really becoming a household name. Jun 22, 2017 in the new documentary mclaren, audiences get an indepth look at the life and achievements of new zealand driver bruce mclaren, who set the racing world ablaze before dying in a car crash at the age of 32. Mclaren is a documentary directed by roger donaldson. Not even roger donaldson, the filmmaker behind the mclaren documentary, released nationwide today, who talked to pretty much everyone. From acclaimed director roger donaldson the worlds fastest indian, comes the incredible true story of the man behind one of the greatest brands in international motorsport, mclaren. Mclaren is one the most recognisable brands in motorsport, and its founder, new. The film motor racings greatest untold story, coming to cinemas soon the inspirational documentary account of one mans pioneering spirit, unswerving tenacity and endless passion, mclaren is the untold story of a motor racing icon, directed by roger donaldson.
Per the hollywood news, the film is being directed by roger donaldson and. Opening in new zealand cinemas on thursday, mclaren has been wellreceived by new zealand movie critics, but not british ones. Golden state theater vip presentation, copresented by mclaren auto. His acclaimed 2005 film the worlds fastest indian was a biopic on burt munro the new zealander who set the land speed world record in. Mclaren bruce mclaren documentary roger donaldsons. Roger donaldsons doco mclaren filling the gaps arts, film. For director roger donaldson the bruce mclaren story has a personal significance.
Bruce mclaren, is the subject of this documentary feature from director roger donaldson. I had very much looked forward to seeing the mclaren documentary film knowing it is a product of the new zealand film commission and directed by roger donaldson the worlds fastest indian is one of my all time favourites. In the new documentary mclaren, audiences get an indepth look at the life and achievements of new zealand driver bruce mclaren, who set the racing world ablaze before dying in a car crash at the age of 32. Roger donaldsons new film mclaren tells the story of bruce mclarens determination to make it to the summit of global motor racing before his name became synonymous with the sport, and. Director roger donaldsons documentary recounting the story of new zealander bruce mclaren, who founded the mclaren motor racing team in 1963. Mclaren director roger donaldson on the brutal world of. Feb 21, 2017 roger donaldsons new film mclaren tells the story of bruce mclarens determination to make it to the summit of global motor racing before his name became synonymous with the sport. Bruce was killed at 32, just as he was really becoming a. A fearless racing driver, a visionary and brilliant engineer, bruce mclaren was a humble new zealander who became a superstar in the glamorous jetset world of. Roger donaldsons new film mclaren tells the story of bruce mclarens determination to make it to the summit of global motor racing before his name became synonymous with the sport. The story of bruce mclaren, the new zealander who founded the mclaren motor racing team.
Jun 04, 2017 mclaren is directed by roger donaldson, a pioneer of the nz film industry whose films include smash palace, sleeping dogs, cocktail with tom cruise and the worlds fastest indian with sir anthony hopkins. The story of new zealander, bruce mclaren, who founded the mclaren motor racing team, showing the world that a man of humble beginnings could take on the elite of motor racing and win. There are always so many things to keep you interested and so im not. A man who showed the world that a man of humble beginnings could take on the elite of motor racing and win.
It was therefore no surprise that the film is absolutely amazing. His new documentary, about new zealand motor racing hero bruce mclaren, is in cinemas now. Director roger donaldson returns home to make racedriver. The name mclaren is synonymous with motor racing excellence and stands today as a symbol for automotive superiority. Roger donaldson was born on november 15, 1945 in ballarat, australia. Roger lindsey donaldson onzm born 15 november 1945 is an australianborn new zealand film director, producer and writer whose films include the acclaimed 1981 relationship drama smash palace, and a run of titles shot in the united states, including the kevin costner films no way out 1987 and thirteen days 2000, and the 1997 disaster film dantes peak. Aug 18, 2017 introducing mclaren film directed by roger donaldson. A fearless racing driver, a visionary and brilliant engineer, bruce mclaren was a humble new zealander who became a superstar in the glamorous jetset world of 1960s formula.
Jun 21, 2017 roger donaldson might be best known for films like no way out, cocktail and species, but this australianborn filmmaker also has a fascination for kiwis with a need for speed. Bruce mclaren only lived to be 32 years old, but in his incredibly short life, he became a motorsports legend. He is a director and producer, known for the worlds fastest indian 2005, species 1995 and cocktail 1988. Roger donaldson s new film mclaren tells the story of bruce mclaren s determination to make it to the summit of global motor racing before his name became synonymous with the sport. An australian who emigrated to new zealand in 1965, roger donaldson, 71, cut his teeth in documentaries and tv before launching into a career in feature films. Mclaren is a 2017 new zealand sports documentary film based on the life of bruce mclaren, founder of the bruce mclaren motor racing team. Car enthusiasts and fans of motor racing have been moved to tears by the new film about bruce mclaren, the new zealander who founded the mclaren motor racing team. In this documentary, director roger donaldson returns to the tarmac where he has made a mark before smash palace, his. Paul risker chats with mclaren director roger donaldson every movie is different says filmmaker roger donaldson. Dec 23, 2015 great kiwi filmmaker roger donaldson may be home for good as he makes a film about the racing driver bruce mclaren but he needs readers help. In this documentary, director roger donaldson returns to the tarmac where he has made a mark before smash palace, his fictional story of a race car driver, and. Coming to cinemas in 2017, the tale of one of new zealands most treasured sons and the father of britains most cherished motor racing empire is a compelling ode to never giving up on a dream.
From the director of the worlds fastest indian director roger donaldson comments, i was delighted to be involved in the telling of such an incredible new zealand story bringing it to life on the big screen has been a huge effort from all involved in bruces legacy. A lifelong motorsports follower but learnt so much about the career and story of bruce mclaren that was unknown to me before. A man who showed the world that a man of humble beginnings could. Director roger donaldson and producers matthew metcalfe and fraser brown faced a tough task. The film motor racings greatest untold story, coming to cinemas soon the inspirational documentary account of one mans pioneering spirit, unswerving tenacity and endless passion, mclaren is the untold story of a motor racing icon, directed by roger donaldson thirteen days, the worlds fastest indian. A fearless racing driver, a visionary and brilliant engineer, bruce mclaren was a humble new zealander who became a superstar in the glamorous jetset world of 1960s formula one motor racing. Documentary telling the story of bruce mclaren, the kiwi founder of the mclaren motor racing team. Roger lindsey donaldson onzm born 15 november 1945 is an australianborn new zealand film director, producer and writer whose films include the acclaimed 1981 relationship drama smash palace, and a run of titles shot in the united states, including the kevin costner films no way out 1987 and thirteen days 2000, and the 1997 disaster film.
Roger donaldson might be best known for films like no way out, cocktail and species, but this australianborn filmmaker also has a fascination for kiwis with a need for speed his acclaimed 2005 film the worlds fastest indian was a biopic on burt munro the new zealander who set the land speed world record in 1967 and now his new documentary, mclaren, celebrates the life and. The life and career of bruce mclaren, a legendary new zealand race car driver and designer, as well as the founder of a racing team that still bears his. Roger donaldsons doco mclaren filling the gaps arts. Mclaren bruce mclaren was one of the icons of motor racing in the sports 60s golden age he won four grand prix, and joined fellow kiwi chris amon to win the 24 hours of le mans.
The film takes us from mclarens childhood in new zealand to his allconsuming international fame, via family life, told by his widow patty. Mclaren is directed by roger donaldson, a pioneer of the nz film industry whose films include smash palace, sleeping dogs, cocktail with tom cruise and the worlds fastest indian with sir anthony hopkins. Directed by our very own kiwi rodger donaldson, who also made the great kiwi film about burt munro the worlds fastest indian. May 29, 2017 paul risker chats with mclaren director roger donaldson every movie is different says filmmaker roger donaldson.
Mclaren film 2017 fb pictures nz roger donaldson youtube. The film takes us from mclaren s childhood in new zealand to his allconsuming international fame, via family life, told by his widow patty. Marking a foray into documentary filmmaking for australian director roger donaldson dantes peak, species, the worlds fastest indian, the film traces the life and achievements of bruce mclaren, from his humble beginnings in new zealand as a child he was diagnosed with perthes disease, which left his left leg shorter than the right. This upcoming documentary on bruce mclarens life looks. Mclaren is a fine documentary made by ballaratborn nz filmmaker roger donaldson. Mclaren by roger donaldson roger donaldson 818522018881. May 19, 2017 r oger donaldsons documentary about motorracing pioneer bruce mclaren is well produced, well researched, well intended and a bit boring. For lifelong racing fan roger donaldson, directing the film was nothing less than a gift. The mclaren team he founded became one of the most successful in formula one. While this film will primarily appeal to diehard auto racing fans particularly of the.
The story of bruce mclaren was told in the 2017 documentary film mclaren by roger donaldson. Mclaren available in bluray, dvd ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Director roger donaldson s documentary recounting the story of new zealander bruce mclaren, who founded the mclaren motor racing team in 1963. S campbell if you have seen senna then you will enjoy this doc of the man. Great kiwi filmmaker roger donaldson may be home for good as he makes a film about the racing driver bruce mclaren but he needs readers help. From acclaimed director roger donaldson, comes then incredible true story of the man behind one of the greatest brands in international motorsport, mclaren. Not many people know that the name mclaren started out as bruce mclaren here in new zealand, he tells wallace chapman.
Not even roger donaldson, the film maker behind the mclaren documentary, released nationwide today, who talked to pretty much everyone who was close to the man, is of great help explaining. In this documentary, director roger donaldson returns to the tarmac where he has made a mark before smash palace, his fictional story of a race car driver, and two films inspired by invercargills diy racing legend burt munro. Feb 21, 2017 roger donaldsons new film mclaren tells the story of bruce mclarens determination to make it to the summit of global motor racing before his name became synonymous with the sport, and. R oger donaldsons documentary about motorracing pioneer bruce mclaren is well produced, well researched, well intended and a bit boring.
Mclaren director roger donaldson on the brutal world of motor. Ever since seeing bruce mclaren and jack brabham race each other in. It makes no serious attempt at reaching out beyond. The film stars dwayne cameron as bruce mclaren and was directed by roger donaldson. The story of bruce mclaren, the kiwi founder of the mclaren motor racing team. Exclusive interview with mclaren director roger donaldson. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
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