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A World Without PityA World Without Pity (Un Monde Sans Pitie) (1989)
Dir. Eric Rochant
Feat. Hippolyte Girardot, Mireille Perrier, Yvan Attal
A young Parisian slacker falls in love with an ambitious, bright student but finds the tables turning on his egocentric existence. Rochant's debut…
Kiwi Shorts Volume 2Kiwi Shorts Volume 2 (1989-1993)
Dir. William Toepfer, Anthony McCarten, Jessica Hobbs
Another good sampling of eight short films funded by the NZ Arts Council and Film Commission – also compiled by the good folk at…
She's Been AwayShe's Been Away (1989) Aro Favourite
Dir. Peter Hall
Feat. Peggy Ashcroft, James Fox
After a lifetime in mental institutions, an elderly Peggy Ashcroft is released into the care of her liberal nephew James Fox. A disarming and…
Kiwi Shorts Volume 1Kiwi Shorts Volume 1 (1988-1992)
Dir. Grant Lahood, Scott Reynolds, Nicky Marshall
A good sampling of eight short films funded by the NZ Arts Council and Film Commission, including the classic "The Lounge Bar". Compiled by the good…
Someone to Love (1987)
Dir. Henry Jaglom
Feat. Orson Welles
Typically loose and naturalistic drama from independent stalwart Henry Jaglom, who pretty much plays himself – a jaded divorcee filmmaker in search…
Mr. and Mrs. Edgehill (1985)
Dir. Gavin Millar
Feat. Ian Holm, Judi Dench
Based on Noel Coward's play about an English couple who lived on the South Pacific island of Cowrie, this telemovie is graced with top cast and…
Comfort and JoyComfort and Joy (1984)
Dir. Bill Forsyth
Feat. Bill Paterson, Eleanor David
Another likeable and quirky comedy from Bill Forsyth, about a disc–jockey who becomes involved in a mob feud over a mobile ice–cream…
Dim SumDim Sum (A Little Bit of Heart) (1984)
Dir. Wayne Wang
Feat. Laureen Chew, Kim Chew, Victor Wong
Endearing, warm–hearted tale of Chinese–Americans living in San Fransisco. Distinctly Chinese but the themes and the humour are universal.
Experience Preferred, but Not EssentialExperience Preferred, but Not Essential (1983)
Dir. Peter Duffell
Feat. Elizabeth Edmonds, Sue Wallace
Amusing, low–key drama about a young woman waitressing at a seaside resort.
Measure for MeasureMeasure for Measure (1979)
Dir. Desmond Davis
Feat. Kate Nelligan, Tim Pigott-Smith
Part of the BBC's excellent series of Shakespeare productions, filmed in a 'theatrical' TV environment utilising the best of English acting talent.

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