Subgenre Sampler
New Zealand: 815 Films to Buy & Rent
Enid Blyton's Adventure Series (TV Series) (1996)
- Kiwi–made series based on stories by Enid Blyton has four children embark on a series of adventures that takes them across land and sea.
Frighteners, The (1996)
- Dir. Peter Jackson
Feat. Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Peter Dobson…
- A big–budget Hollywood hootenanny made in Miramar and starring Lyttleton harbour, this is a must–see for any self–respecting…
Hone Tuwhare (1996)
- Dir. Gaylene Preston
- The late poet laureate, Hone Tuwhare, is captured in this affectionate, candidly observed portrait of an artist. Filmed by Gaylene Preston in the…
Journeys in the New Zealand Heartland (Heartland (TV Series)) (1996)
- Feat. Gary McCormick
- From Stewart Island to Cape Reinga, Kiwi bloke Gary McCormick exposes out–of–the–way New Zealand by way of a scenic…
Kiwi As (1996)
- Dir. Shirley Horrocks
- The second of dir. Shirley Horrocks journey into the delightful world of 'Kiwiana' – those often quaint artifacts of New Zealand's past –…
Kiwiana (1996)
- Dir. Shirley Horrocks
- The first of two congenial excursions into the increasingly popular genre of 20th century New Zealand cultural artifacts, collectively known as…
Letter to Blanchy (TV Series) (1996)
- Feat. Jon Gadsby, David McPhail
- The comedy team of Jon Gadsby, David McPhail and A. K. Grant combined their talents for this successful local comedy series. Features the full length…
Loaded (1996)
- Dir. Anna Campion
Feat. Oliver Milburn, Dearbhla Molloy, Danny Cunningham…
- Fans of Trainspotting will connect with this compelling snapshot of the E–generation – an acid–inflected psychodrama that unfolds…
Screenage Kicks (1996)
- Wide range of music–videos from Auckland and Wellington bands, incl. DLT, Shihad, Head like a Hole and Dead Flowers.
Someone Else's Country (1996)
- Dir. Alister Barry
- Controversial account of the 'rise of the New Right revolution in New Zealand' was refused television broadcast on account of its 'left wing bias'.…