Marti: The Passionate Eye celebrates the life and work of photographer Marti Friedlander, who arrived in New Zealand in 1958 and revealed its unseen depths through her camera. From artists and activists to kuia with moko, her portraits trace the spirit of a nation in transformation. Shirley Horrocks’ insightful film honours a woman whose vision reshaped how Aotearoa saw itself.

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Rialto Recommends: Marti: The Passionate Eye A luminous study of perception and belonging, Marti: The Passionate Eye captures the artistry of a woman who made the invisible visible. Through empathy, courage, and curiosity, Friedlander framed not just faces but the heart of New Zealand itself.