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Shirley Horrocks

Director

Films to Rent

 
See What I MeanSee What I Mean (1992)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
An interesting and educative documentary about hearing loss and deafness, which follows two sets of experiences: first, of a family who are all deaf,…
Act of MurderAct of Murder (1993)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
Feat. Miranda Harcourt
A riveting look at NZ actress Miranda Harcourt's impressive solo theatre show 'Verbatim' (written by William Brandt), which was derived from…
Flip and Two TwistersFlip and Two Twisters (1995)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
Exploring NZ film–maker Len Lye's other outstanding talent, this documents the ongoing quest to build full–size versions of his…
Putting Our Town On the MapPutting Our Town On the Map (1995)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
An eye–opening documentary about how many New Zealand towns create prominent versions of local icons in their search for distinction and…
For Love or MoneyFor Love or Money (1995)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
An interesting documentary about the 1990s New Zealand art scene, in particular the rise in number of those collecting art, whether for pleasure or…
KiwianaKiwiana (1996) Recommended
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
The first of two congenial excursions into the increasingly popular genre of 20th century New Zealand cultural artifacts, collectively known as…
Kiwi AsKiwi As (1996) Recommended
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 –…
TransformersTransformers (1996)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
A short documentary about a mid–1990s international art exhibition which showcased works that 'transform' in various ways (create music, grow,…
Real New Zealand, TheReal New Zealand, The (2000)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
An interesting 'backpack' across New Zealand, as seen from the perspective of tourists who choose to get off the beaten trail and spend their…
Early Days YetEarly Days Yet (2001) Recommended
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
A quietly thoughtful and engaging look at the life and work of New Zealand poet Allen Curnow, filmed when Curnow was in his late–80s and still…
Marti - The Passionate EyeMarti - The Passionate Eye (2004) Recommended
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
A celebratory savour of the life and times of New Zealand photographer Marti Friedlander, who arrived from England in 1958 and proceeded to document…
Who Laughs Last?Who Laughs Last? (2005)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
Short but informative documentary about New Zealand's most successful playwright, Roger Hall. Covers his long career writing for both the stage and…
New Oceania, TheNew Oceania, The (2006) Recommended
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
Dir. Shirley Horrocks continues her excellent series on local artists and literary figures with an enthralling study of 'South Pacific' writer Albert…
Dance of the InstantDance of the Instant (2008)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
Documentary exploring the history of the New Dance Group, who pioneered contemporary dance in post–WWII New Zealand. The film draws on an…
He Wawata Whaea: The Dream of an ElderHe Wawata Whaea: The Dream of an Elder (2009)
Dir. Shirley Horrocks
An insightful portrait of 87–year–old Maori teacher and artist Merimeri Penfold, whose lifelong struggle for Te Reo Maori provides…

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