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Subgenre Sampler

 
MauriMauri (1988)
Dir. Merata Mita
Feat. Anzac Wallace, Eva Rickard, James Hayward
Rural slice–of–life centres around an embittered man's search for fulfilment by returning to his roots. It gently illuminates the…
Navigator, TheNavigator, The (A Medieval Odyssey) (1988) Recommended
Dir. Vincent Ward
Feat. Bruce Lyons, Chris Haywood, Marshall Napier
A group of 14th Century Cumbrians experience future shock when their mining expedition leads them to contemporary New Zealand. A terrific adventure…
Never Say DieNever Say Die (1988)
Dir. Geoff Murphy
Feat. Temuera Morrison
Geoff Murphy re–applies his GOODBYE PORK PIE formula for this good–natured action yarn which posits Temuera Morrison as an unwitting…
NgatiNgati (1988) Recommended
Dir. Barry Barclay
Feat. Tuta Ngarimu Tamati, Iranui Haig, Tawai Moana
A moving and powerful drama about an Australian immigrant who encounters the spiritual home of the local 'Ngati' or tribe, which triggers his own…
Short Takes: ComedyShort Takes: Comedy (1988-1994)
Dir. Grant Lahood, George Port, William Toepfer
A prime selection of short and amusing New Zealand films: The Singing Trophy (Dir. Grant Lahood) 13m. Valley of the Stereos (Dir. George Port)…
Short Takes: Dark TalesShort Takes: Dark Tales (1988-1994)
Dir. Scott Reynolds, Simon Bare, Don McGlashan
A choice selection of short and shady New Zealand films: Game With No Rules (Dir. Scott Reynolds) 17m. Eau De La Vie (Dir. Simon Bare) 13m. The…
Bad TasteBad Taste (1987) Aro Favourite
Dir. Peter Jackson
Feat. Peter Jackson
New Zealand's entry into the splatter comedy genre, shot on consecutive Sundays over a four year period, is among the best ever made. Outrageously…
Dangerous OrphansDangerous Orphans (1987)
Dir. John Laing
Feat. Peter Stevens, Michael Hurst, Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Three orphans act on their plan to avenge the death of their father but must undermine an elaborate crime ring to carry it out. With Peter Stevens,…
Footrot Flats - A Dog's TaleFootrot Flats - A Dog's Tale (1987) Aro Favourite
Dir. Murray Ball
Feat. John Clarke, Peter Rowley, Rawiri Paratene
Murray Ball brings his indigenous comic strip to animated life – Dog, Wal, Jess, Horse and the villainous Murphys provide corka entertainment…
Funny Business (TV Series)Funny Business (TV Series) (1987-1989) Recommended
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.

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