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. It makes no serious attempt at reaching out beyond. Director roger donaldson on the legacy of bruce mclaren. Director roger donaldson and producers matthew metcalfe and fraser brown faced a tough task. 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 the worlds fastest indian, comes the incredible true story of the man behind one of the greatest brands in international motorsport, mclaren. 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. The film takes us from mclaren s childhood in new zealand to his allconsuming international fame, via family life, told by his widow patty. 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. Roger donaldson, director of thirteen days and the worlds fastest indian, brings this documentary on the founder of a motor racing empire. August 18, 2017 august 24, 2017 by movecto monterey, ca. 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. 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.
Bruce was killed at 32, just as he was really becoming a. 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. Opening in new zealand cinemas on thursday, mclaren has been wellreceived by new zealand movie critics, but not british ones. 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. Exclusive interview with mclaren director roger donaldson. 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. May 19, 2017 r oger donaldsons documentary about motorracing pioneer bruce mclaren is well produced, well researched, well intended and a bit boring. A lifelong motorsports follower but learnt so much about the career and story of bruce mclaren that was unknown to me before. The film recounts the life of new zealand motor car racer bruce mclaren through interviews, archival. 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. The name mclaren is synonymous with motor racing excellence and stands today as a symbol for automotive superiority. 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.
For lifelong racing fan roger donaldson, directing the film was nothing less than a gift. Directed by our very own kiwi rodger donaldson, who also made the great kiwi film about burt munro the worlds fastest indian. 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. May 29, 2017 paul risker chats with mclaren director roger donaldson every movie is different says filmmaker roger donaldson. The story of bruce mclaren, the kiwi founder of the mclaren motor racing team. Paul risker chats with mclaren director roger donaldson every movie is different says filmmaker roger donaldson. Director roger donaldson s documentary recounting the story of new zealander bruce mclaren, who founded the mclaren motor racing team in 1963. 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 new film mclaren tells the story of bruce mclarens determination to make it to the summit of global motor racing before his. Mclaren director roger donaldson on the brutal world of.
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 film 2017 fb pictures nz roger donaldson youtube. His new documentary, about new zealand motor racing hero bruce mclaren, is in cinemas now. A man who showed the world that a man of humble beginnings could take on the elite of motor racing and win. Ever since seeing bruce mclaren and jack brabham race each other in. 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. 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. The mclaren team he founded became one of the most successful in formula one. Mclaren is a 2017 new zealand sports documentary film based on the life of bruce mclaren, founder of the bruce mclaren motor racing team. 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.
With mario andretti, alastair caldwell, dwayne cameron, matt coldrick. Director roger donaldson returns home to make racedriver. 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. S campbell if you have seen senna then you will enjoy this doc of the man. Mclaren is a fine documentary made by ballaratborn nz filmmaker roger donaldson. It was therefore no surprise that the film is absolutely amazing. Not many people know that the name mclaren started out as bruce mclaren here in new zealand, he tells wallace chapman.
In this documentary, director roger donaldson returns to the tarmac where he has made a mark before smash palace, his. There are always so many things to keep you interested and so im not. 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. This upcoming documentary on bruce mclarens life looks. Mclaren by roger donaldson roger donaldson 818522018881. Per the hollywood news, the film is being directed by roger donaldson and. The story of 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 fictional story of a race car driver, and two films inspired by invercargills diy racing legend burt munro. A man who showed the world that a man of humble beginnings could. 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. 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. 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. Complete formula one world championship results edit key races in italics indicate fastest lap.
Mclaren bruce mclaren documentary roger donaldsons. 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. Bruce mclaren only lived to be 32 years old, but in his incredibly short life, he became a motorsports legend. R oger donaldsons documentary about motorracing pioneer bruce mclaren is well produced, well researched, well intended and a bit boring. 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. Bruce mclaren, is the subject of this documentary feature from director roger donaldson. Documentary telling the story of bruce mclaren, the kiwi founder of the mclaren motor racing team. Mclaren film wikimili, the free encyclopedia wikimili, the free encyclop. He is a director and producer, known for the worlds fastest indian 2005, species 1995 and cocktail 1988. Mclaren is a documentary directed by roger donaldson.
Director roger donaldsons documentary recounting the story of new zealander bruce mclaren, who founded the mclaren motor racing team in 1963. Mclaren is one the most recognisable brands in motorsport, and its founder, new. From acclaimed director roger donaldson, comes then incredible true story of the man behind one of the greatest brands in international motorsport, mclaren. Bruce was killed at 32, just as he was really becoming a household name. 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. 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. Mclaren director roger donaldson on the brutal world of motor.
Roger donaldson was born on november 15, 1945 in ballarat, australia. 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. 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. The film stars dwayne cameron as bruce mclaren and was directed by roger donaldson.
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. Introducing mclaren film directed by roger donaldson. Roger donaldsons doco mclaren filling the gaps arts. Not even roger donaldson, the filmmaker behind the mclaren documentary, released nationwide today, who talked to pretty much everyone who. Roger donaldsons doco mclaren filling the gaps arts, 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. 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.
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