Subgenre Sampler
New Zealand: 811 Films to Buy & Rent
Funny Business (TV Series) (1987-1989)
- Feat. Dean Butler, Willy de Wit, Ian Harcourt…
- Popular yet smart Kiwi comedy show from the 80's, based on a sketch format and starring some of New Zealand's favourite comics.
Illustrious Energy (1987)
- Dir. Leon Narbey
Feat. Shaun Bao, Peter Hayden, Peter Chin
- Cinematographer Leon Narbey's debut as a director is a real gem, revealing one of New Zealand's 'hidden societies', that of Chinese gold–miners…
Journeys in National Parks (1987)
- Peter Hayden presents this classic tour through New Zealand's famed National Parks.
Episodes: Tongariri, Te Maunga, Westland Aoraki, Fiordland, Te…
Len Lye - Doodlings (1987)
- Dir. Keith Griffiths
- A refreshing paean to New Zealand's best known avant–garde filmmaker (who is equally famous for his kinetic sculptures). Features clips from…
Mark II (1987)
- Dir. John Anderson
- Three unemployed Maori youth embark on a bumpy ride south in their Mark II Ford Zephyr. The young novice actors exude charm and raw energy that…
Wellington Fringe Film Festival - A Retrospective (20 Films, 20 Years) (1987-2003)
- Dir. William Toepfer, Scott Reynolds, Stuart McKenzie
- The Wellington Fringe Film Festival commemorates its 20th anniversary with this selected anthology of Fringe shorts, all shot on film.
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Arriving Tuesday (1986)
- Dir. Richard Riddiford
Feat. Judy McIntosh, Peter Hayden
- An estranged couple try to rekindle their romance by taking a holiday which only seems to make matters worse. A poignant love story.
Bridge to Nowhere (1986)
- Dir. Ian Mune
Feat. Bruno Lawrence
- Young backpackers go bush and find themselves in a conflict of survival with bad–egg Bruno Lawrence.
Leading Edge, The (1986)
- Dir. Michael Firth
Feat. Billy T. James
- Adventure docu–drama that's little more than an excuse to show off some wonderful South Island scenery and awesome ski theatrics. Billy T.…
Pallet On the Floor (1986)
- Dir. Lynton Butler
Feat. Bruce Spence, Peter McCauley
- A black comedy of errors ensues when a fallen aristocrat and mate cause the accidental death of a notorious criminal.