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Rental > New Zealand > Documentary: 23 Films to Rent on VHS

 
Road to Jerusalem + Roaring FortiesRoad to Jerusalem + Roaring Forties (1997) Recommended
Dir. Bruce Morrison
Affectionate biography/homage tracing the life of the late great NZ poet James K Baxter. Admirable recitals of his verse complement many candid…
Betrayal, TheBetrayal, The (1996)
Dir. John Anderson
Feat. Allen O'Leary
A dynamic mix of documentary, rare achive footage, and vivid dramatic recreations tells the extraordinary adventures of Kiwi Ron Jeffrey in wartime…
Cinema of UneaseCinema of Unease (1996) Recommended
Dir. Sam Neill & Judith Rymer
Sam Neill essays a personal history of Kiwi film as a reflection of our national identity. From his big break in the landmark SLEEPING DOGS to the…
Greatest Moments In Sport, TheGreatest Moments In Sport, The (1995)
A sterling compilation of world–famous sporting moments, matches and races from from Phar Lap's 1930 Melbourne Cup to Fermin Cacho Ruiz's 1500m…
Pleasures and DangersPleasures and Dangers (1991)
A glance at the work and lives of six women artists in New Zealand; Alexis Hunter (painter), Alison MacLean (film–maker), Julia Morison…
I Want to Die at HomeI Want to Die at Home (1990)
Dir. Monique Oomen
A sensitive documentary about Elizabeth, a woman with terminal liver cancer who chose to die at home. This is the story of her dying wishes,…
Colin McCahon - Victory Over DeathColin McCahon - Victory Over Death (1988)
Dir. Judy Rymer
An award–winning documentary on New Zealand's most controversial and profound contemporary artist, and the social environment that influenced…
Len Lye - DoodlingsLen 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…
War YearsWar Years (1939-1945)
An excellent representative selection of wartime footage shot by the National Film Unit during WW2. Originally distributed as newsreels, this…
Adventures in MaorilandAdventures in Maoriland
An insight into the making of 'Hei Tiki', a romantic drama by American Alexander Markey, circa 1930. From the Education and Resource Series.

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