As a filmmaker coming from one of the youngest lands in the world, New Zealand - safe, green and democratic - I was intrigued by Afghanistan, with its literature and poetry, its old land and its deep history. — Pietra Brettkelly Copy Share Image
It's a privilege to have the career I have, to love every day and be following my passion, the stories that interest me, to… — Pietra Brettkelly Copy Share Image
Don't try and mimic men - how they operate, how they do business, how they direct, write or are creative. They are not perfect.… — Pietra Brettkelly Copy Share Image
It might sound crazy, but filming in a conflict zone, in Afghanistan, and being a female filmmaker was the easy part. I found people open and understanding of the importance and beauty of filmic storytelling. I never had to explain why Jake Bryant, my Director of Photography, and I were climbing up a ladder to get a high shot, or… — Pietra Brettkelly Copy Share
As a filmmaker coming from one of the youngest lands in the world, New Zealand - safe, green and democratic - I was intrigued… — Pietra Brettkelly Copy Share Image
In the Afghan people, I found the most resilient, welcoming people who, for the first time in my career, never judged me over my… — Pietra Brettkelly Copy Share Image
