Subgenre Sampler
Rental > New Zealand: 789 Films to Rent
Sign of the Times (2006)
- Dir. Victoria Manning, Paul Wolffram
- In April 2006 the New Zealand Parliament recognised New Zealand Sign Language as the third official language of New Zealand. This short 'insider'…
Sione's Wedding (2006)
- Dir. Chris Graham
Feat. Oscar Kightley, Robbie Magasiva, Madeleine Sami…
- Highly engaging local comedy set among the Auckland Samoan community which charts the misbehaving antics of four laddish buddies (Knightly, Lelisi,…
Squeegee Bandit (2006)
- Dir. Sandor Lau
- The hard–luck story of a charismatic street window–washer who works the intersections of South Auckland is documented with warmth and…
Struggle No More (2006)
- Dir. Costa Botes
- Affectionate tribute to veteran Wellington band 'The Windy City Strugglers' who formed in 1968 to play a mix of blues, soul and jug–band music…
Surfing the Menu - New Zealand (2006)
- Adventure–bound Australian food show which here features surf–mad Kiwi chef Mark Gardner and host Ben O'Donoghue on an exciting food…
Tough Act (TV Series) (2006)
- Dir. Stuart McKenzie
- Compelling 'reality TV' show follows a class of aspiring actors in their first year at Toi Whakaari – New Zealand Drama School in Wellington,…
Waimate Conspiracy, The (2006)
- Dir. Stefen Harris
Feat. Jim Moriarty, David McPhail, Mark Hadlow
- With good jest, this disarming rural mock–unmentary unravels the story of a group of local Waimate Maori contesting the ownership of tribal…
Waves (2006)
- Dir. Li Tao
- Shot with empathy and an open heart, this fine documentary on the arrival of four Chinese high school students to New Zealand offers rare insight…
What Lies Beneath (TV Series) (2006)
- Feat. Simon Dallow
- An eight–part series about New Zealand's archaeological heritage, presenting a series of intriguing site studies, with Simon Dallow asking the…
48 Hours 2005 (2005)
- "48 Hours" is a furious, fun–loving filmmaking competition that consumes New Zealand filmmakers (amateur and occasionally professional) for one…