Aro Favourite: New Zealand

36 New Zealand Films have attained the hallowed status of Aro Favourite

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Red, White and Brass (2023): John–Paul Foliaki leads a lovable ensemble cast in this joyous, uplifting comedy set in the Tongan community of Te…; DVD $29.95
Nude Tuesday (2022): A full–frontal body and sex–positive farce performed entirely in a made–up “gibberish” language (and then subtitled later by…; DVD $29.95
Breaker Upperers, The (2018): Madeleine Sami and Jackie Van Beek write, direct and star in this frisky and flat–out hilarious Kiwi comedy as heart–burned pals who form…; DVD $14.95 | Blu-Ray $19.95
Wellington Paranormal (TV Series) (2018): An inspired spin–off TV series from WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS that expands the role of lovably clueless police officers O'Leary and Minogue…; DVD $29.95, $29.95, $34.95, $39.95
My Year With Helen (2017): With unique access to high–ranking candidate Helen Clark, filmmaker Gaylene Preston casts a wry eye on proceedings as the United Nations turns…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Yellow is Forbidden (2017): Simply stunning fashion documentary from New Zealand director Pietra Brettkelly that swirls around the beguiling personality of Guo Pei, a dynamic…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016): A feel–good comic misadventure in which a rebellious city kid and his reluctant foster uncle become subjects of a manhunt after they "go bush"…; DVD $29.95 | Blu-Ray $34.95
Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016): An aptly feel–good documentary account of the unlikely pop hit that boldly mashed up "Kapa Haka" song tradition and Te Reo Maori lyrics with…; DVD $19.95
Why Am I?: The Science of Us (2016): An internationally lauded four part series that details the findings of a 40–year study by the Otago School of Medicine that follows every baby…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Ground We Won, The (2015): A revealing portrait of contemporary manhood as observed through the rites and rituals of a rural New Zealand rugby club made up of…; DVD $24.95
Dark Horse, The (2014): Cliff Curtis turns in a magnificent performance in this accomplished and powerful story of speed chess champion Genesis Potini, his battles with…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Shihad: Beautiful Machine (2012): A dignified and highly satisfying chronicle of the iconic Kiwi rockers, brimming with revealing anecdotes about the band's fight with fame, the…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $20
Orator, The (O le tulafale) (2011): In this superlative Polynesian drama – the first Samoan language feature film – tradition and modernity collide on the island of Upolu, where a…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls (2009): An adorable, "Kiwi–as" portrait of NZ's beloved folk–singing comedy duo, Jools and Lynda Topp, which also resonates as a ripely…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Dean Spanley (2008): This Kiwi–British production cross–breed is a charmingly eccentric, surprisingly moving 'drawing room' drama set in Edwardian Britain in…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Rubbings From A Live Man (2008): Film–maker Florian Habicht finds the perfect portrait subject in Warwick Broadhead, a fiercely independent, 40–year veteran of performing…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Eagle vs Shark (2007): Wearing its Kiwi heart on its sleeve to delightful advantage, Taika Waititi's skewed romantic comedy managed to please a crowd both here and abroad,…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Flight of the Conchords - Season 1 (TV Series) (2007): Local heroes Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie's unique two–man 'digi–folk' routine finds its way onto American screens in this applauded…; DVD ~~$25~~ $18.75
Ans Westra - Private Journeys/Public Signposts (2006): Photographer laureate Ans Westra takes to the other side of the camera in this insightful, contemplative retrospective of her photography, and…; DVD ~~$39.95~~ $29.95
Banana in a Nutshell (2005): Having fallen in love with a white New Zealand boy, 27–year–old Liang turns the camera on herself in this thoroughly intimate…; DVD $29.95
River Queen (2005): Both underrated and overblown, dir. Vincent Ward's (VIGIL) ambitious historical drama depicts the journey across heart, soul and land–scapes of…; DVD ~~$30~~ $22.50
In My Father's Den (2004): Achieving a new high watermark in production terms at least, this vivid New Zealand melodrama harnesses the complexities of Maurice Gee's…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (2003): Peter Jackson's adaptation of J R R Tolkien's fantasy trilogy of 'Middle Earth' reaches its spectacular climax, drawing the story–threads…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Extended Edition) (2003): The final installment in Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy classic. This version includes an extra 45 minutes of footage.; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25
Whale Rider (2003): A stirring, widely–acclaimed adaptation of Witi Ihimaera’s novel about a young girl’s struggle to win the approval of her patriarchal…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $18.70
Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (2002): Peter Jackson’s mammoth adaptation of J R R Tolkien’s fantasy classic continues in grand fashion, with increased visual panache and…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers (Extended Edition) (2002): Peter Jackson’s mammoth adaptation of J R R Tolkien’s fantasy classic continues in grand fashion, with increased visual panache and dramatic…; DVD ~~$35~~ $26.25
Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (2001): Monumental fantasy–epic and filmmaking accomplishment for local–boy–made–good Peter Jackson, transmutes the first part of J R…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Once Were Warriors (1994): As sensational as it is important, Lee Tamahori's adaptation managed to transform Alan Duff's relentlessly down–beat novel about domestic…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Piano, The (1993): A romantic masterpiece set in pioneering New Zealand worthy of its reputation and phenomenal success. Worth a second glance for the cast's impeccable…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Footrot Flats - A Dog's Tale (1987): Murray Ball brings his indigenous comic strip to animated life – Dog, Wal, Jess, Horse and the villainous Murphys provide corka entertainment…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
Utu - Redux (1983-2013): With lavish technical enhancement and narrative streamlining, this 'Redux' version of the 1983 epic restores its rightful place in the canon of great…; DVD ~~$24.95~~ $14.95, ~~$39.95~~ $24.95, ~~$39.95~~ $34.95 | Blu-Ray ~~$39.95~~ $34.95
Under the Mountain (TV Series) (1982): Disquieting, dark–hued tele adaptation of Maurice Gee's beloved sci–fi fantasy, about a pair of twins with latent psychic powers,…; DVD ~~$49.95~~ $35
Middle Age Spread (1979): Grant Tilly is priceless as the philandering high–school deputy who reluctantly hosts a dinner party for six. Based on the play by Roger Hall,…; DVD ~~$29.95~~ $22.45
Fred Dagg - All Purpose (1974-2006): Fred Dagg finally makes it to DVD in this “Authorised Daggography” from legendary Kiwi comic (and now honorary Australian) John Clarke, collating…; DVD ~~$19.95~~ $14.95
This is New Zealand (1969): A long–awaited DVD release of the landmark three camera/three projection spectacle, produced by the National Film Unit for the New Zealand…; DVD ~~$34.95~~ $26.20

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