Robert Sarkies
Robert Sarkies is a New Zealand filmmaker renowned for his ability to highlight real-life tragedies through compelling narratives. He gained significant recognition for his film 'Pike River,' which intricately captures the aftermath of a coal mine explosion that claimed the lives of 29 men in 2010. Sarkies' work often emphasizes the emotional and social implications of such events, making him a crucial voice in contemporary cinema.
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Director Robert Sarkies tackled the sprawling story about the aftermath of the 2010 mining disaster.
Listener’s best movies of 2025
New Zealand· 2025-12-24
Robert Sarkies is the director of the film 'Pike River' which depicts the events surrounding the disaster.
Pike River movie brings Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse’s fight to the screenNew Zealand· 2025-10-03
Anyone hoping to see Pike River, Robert Sarkies’ drama about the 2010 West Coast mining disaster.
NZ Int Film Festival 2025: Ardern doco and an Aotearoa arts hall of fameNew Zealand· 2025-07-05
To make the New Zealand drama Pike River, director Robert Sarkies worked closely with a community ripped apart when a coal mine explosion killed 29 men in 2010.
The highs and lows of the Sydney Film Festival
Australia· 2025-06-17
