Mix-and-match from
the AroVideo archives!
Subgenre Sampler
Children of the Sun (1968)- Dir. Andrew McAlpine
- A nostalgic time capsule from the 1960s about the burgeoning surf culture of New Zealand and Australia during the heyday of longboarding. Filmed…
Country Calendar (TV Series) (1966-2015)- The iconic New Zealand series that unveils the doings of our rural populace – their innovations, traditions and eccentricities. 'Very Best…
Until They Sail (1957)
- Dir. Robert Wise
Feat. Jean Simmons, Joan Fontaine, Paul Newman… - 1950s Christchurch is the novelty star of this MGM prestige picture set entirely in Canterbury, New Zealand, with landmarks such as the Christchurch…
War Years (1939-1945)- An excellent representative selection of wartime footage shot by the National Film Unit during WW2. Originally distributed as newsreels, this…
Time to Remember, A - New Zealand Edition (Movietone Edition) (1930-1975)- Comprehensive archive of New Zealand Cinesound and Movietone newsreels, from 1930–1975. Surveying five decades of Kiwi history and heritage,…
Colour Box: 19 films by Len Lye (1929-1979)- As it says on the tin, a 19–film compilation by the New Zealand–born master of ‘direct’ animation, made between 1929 to…
Adventures 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.
Coast New Zealand (TV Series) - New Zealand chapter of the picturesque BBC documentary series exploring the world's coastlines. Neil Oliver returns as presenter, and explores…
Don't Blink - A compilation of short films and videos from students and independents in the South Island. Features 'Zero Graphic', 'Tuning In' and 'Domestic…
Exiles - The Story Of A Polish Journey - Dir. John Anderson
- A 30 year old writer and historian endeavours to uncover more about her Polish mother's harrowing life prior to arriving in Wellington in 1944, as…
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