New Zealand Film
Welcome to the New Zealand Film archive. Most New Zealand films have been made by small independent film-makers, often on a low budget and sometimes with sponsorship from the private sector or the NZ Film Commission. Only recently have international film companies used the New Zealand film industry as a source of feature films. However, the independent tradition of filmmaking in New Zealand dates back to the end of the 19th century, when film was first shot in New Zealand. The first feature film made in Godzone was "Hinemoa". It premiered on August 1, 1914 at the Lyric Theatre, Auckland.
The documentary film Cinema of Unease, by Sam Neill, presents an accessible history of film in New Zealand.
Most films are able to be accessed below, however some Films have been seperated into sub-categories, ie "New Zealand Documentaries", "Short Films" and "Peter Jackson Directs". The mother-lode can be prospected below.
Right: An artists rendition of Geoff Murphy's "Goodbye Pork Pie".
Good for Nothing (2011)
6/10
Director: Mike Wallis
Starring: Cohen Holloway, Inge Rademeyer
"Good for Nothing" is an entertaining and ironic look into the emotional confusion of an outlaw who reluctantly develops strong feelings for a woman h... Read more
Operation 8 (2011)
7.4/10
Director: Errol Wright, Abi King-Jones
On October 15th 2007, activists around New Zealand woke to guns in their faces. Black-clad police smashed down doors, dragging families out onto roads... Read more
Sione's 2: Unfinished Business (2011)
5.9/10
Director: Simon Bennett
Starring: Robbie Magasiva, Oscar Kightley, Teuila Blakely, Shimpal Lelisi, Iaheto Ah Hi, M...
Since Sione's wedding five years ago, things haven't gone quite as the boys might have planned. Growing up appears to be driving the Duckrockers apart... Read more
Hook, Line & Sinker (2011)
5.8/10
Director: Andrea Bossshard, Shane Loader
Starring: Carmel McGlone, Geraldine Brophy, Rangimoana Taylor
PJ (Rangimoana Taylor) has been driving trucks for 35 years. But one day after a medical test, he is told to get off the road. PJs worries over becom... Read more
Rest for the Wicked (2011)
6.7/10
Director: Simon Pattison
Starring: Ian Mune, John Bach, Ken Blackburn, Tony Barry, Bruce Allpress, Irene Wood, Eliz...
In "Rest for the Wicked", Tony Barry is Murray, an ex-cop compelled to come out of retirement for one last case when he finds out his old nemesis, Fra... Read more
The Orator ( aka O Le Tulafale ) (2011)
7/10
Director: Tusi Tamasese
Set deep on the lush Samoan island of Upolu, this stunning feature by director Tusi Tamasese tells of a love woven by fate, parted by an unforgiving p... Read more
The Topp Twins and the APO (2011)
Starring: Jools Topp, Lynda Topp
Country meets the Classics in this very special concert, filmed live for television at the Auckland Town Hall. The Topp Twins make their orchestral de... Read more
Curry Munchers (2011)
Director: Cristobal Araus Lobos
Starring: Aunanda Naaido, Alison Titulaer, Ben Mitchell
Curry Munchers is a lighthearted comedy/drama about Love, Hope and some Curry! Sid, a mid-twenties Indian boy, migrates to Auckland from Delhi with h... Read more
The Hopes and Dreams of Gazza Snell (2011)
Director: Brendan Donovan
Starring: Joel Tobeck, Robyn Malcolm, William McInnes, Mia Blake
Funny, emotional, and authentic, with shades of both 'The Castle' and 'Smash Palace', Gazza Snell is a surprisingly powerful fathers coming of age -... Read more
The Insatiable Moon (2011)
6.6/10
Director: Rosemary Riddell
Starring: Ian Mune, Rawiri Paratene, John Leigh, Sara Wiseman
When Arthur (Rawiri Paratene - 'Whale Rider'), self-proclaimed second son of God, sets out to save the world he loves, miracles can happen. He brings... Read more