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Second-Hand Wedding
[ Metropolis / DVD - released 21/Oct/2008 ] Cheryl's planning the perfect wedding, there's just one problem - her mother. A small film with a big heart, Second Hand Wedding is a bittersweet dramatic comedy set in the present, in a time when Trademe and E-bay threaten the primeval urge for a... |
South (Presented by Marcus Lush)
[ TVNZ / DVD - released 19/Nov/2009 ] 'South' is a very personal offering from broadcaster Marcus Lush, and in this spectacular, top rating series, he delivers personal perspectives on the grit, charm and heart that makes up the fabric of South. Marcus explores Southland & Otago - its... |
Spookers
[ Madman Entertainment DVD / DVD - released 25/Oct/2017 ] As night falls at Spookers, dozens of seemingly ordinary people become freaks, zombies and chainsaw-wielding clowns. Every weekend come rain, hail or shine, this diverse group of amateur performers unite to terrify punters at the southern... |
Stylebender
[ DVD - released 9/May/2024 ] STYLEBENDER is an intimate look at Israel Adesanya, the Nigerian-born, New Zealand-based MMA champion, which goes beyond the octagon and delves deep into an unlikely fighter's journey. Exploring Israel's experiences of masculinity, bullying, mental... |
Three Wise Cousins
[ Madman DVD / DVD - released 24/Nov/2016 ] Ask your cousins, they know everything... Adam (Neil Amituanai) discovers that Mary (Gloria Blake) only wants to go out with a 'real island guy'. Keen to impress Mary, Adam heads to Samoa to find his cousins Mose (Vito Vito) and Tavita (Fesuiai... |
Waru
[ Vendetta Films DVD / DVD - released 31/Jan/2018 ] Eight female Māori directors have each contributed a ten minute vignette, presented as a continuous shot in real time, that unfolds around the tangi (funeral) of a small boy (Waru) who died at the hands of his caregiver. The vignettes are all subtly... |
Westside - Series Six
[ South Pacific Pictures / 2 DVD - released 12/Nov/2020 ] Westside explores the fates and fortunes of the infamous West family as they march through history. 1990, and it is time to say goodbye to the Wests, but before that day there is one last life to be lived to the fullest; one last job to be pulled... |
Whale Rider 20th Anniversary Edition
[ South Pacific Pictures BRD / Blu-ray - released 17/Nov/2022 ] On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the... |
Whale Rider 20th Anniversary Edition
[ South Pacific Pictures DVD / DVD - released 17/Nov/2022 ] On the east coast of New Zealand, the Whangara people believe their presence there dates back to a single ancestor, Paikea, who escaped death when his canoe capsized by riding to shore on the back of a whale. From then on, Whangara chiefs, always the... |
What Becomes of the Broken Hearted?
[ Universal Pictures DVD / DVD - released 1/Jan/2003 ] Temuera Morrison returns as Jake, The Muss in WHAT BECOMES OF THE BROKEN HEARTED?, the outstanding sequel to ONCE WERE WARRIORS. Five years have passed and Jake has turned his back on his family. He's still up to his usual tricks in McClutchy's Bar.. |
When a City Falls (Christchurch: The People's Story) - Full Theatrical Version
[ Metropolis / DVD - released 23/Feb/2012 ] M: Contains offensive language. |
Billy T James
The Comic Genius Of Billy T James Deluxe Edition [ Sony / 2 CD/DVD - released 17/Nov/2017 ] Originally released in 2008 this new package now features expanded audio disc (70 mins) comprising of live comic performances from the classic 'Live At Pips show in 1985 as well as radio archive recordings plus additional photos in an expanded booklet. |
Crossing Rachmaninoff
A documentary by Rebecca Tansley (Blu-ray) [ Rialto Blu-ray / Blu-ray Disc - released 21/Sep/2016 ] Enthralled, like its hero, by the turmoil, lyricism and sheer melodic grandeur of one of the most beloved works in the Romantic piano repertoire, Rebecca Tansley's documentary recounts the voyage of Italian-born Auckland pianist Flavio Villani. From... |
Crossing Rachmaninoff
A documentary by Rebecca Tansley [ Rialto DVD / DVD - released 21/Sep/2016 ] Enthralled, like its hero, by the turmoil, lyricism and sheer melodic grandeur of one of the most beloved works in the Romantic piano repertoire, Rebecca Tansley's documentary recounts the voyage of Italian-born Auckland pianist Flavio Villani. |
Sione's 2: Unfinished Business
[ Sony Pictures Home Entertainment DVD / DVD - released 13/Jun/2012 ] Five years ago, best friends, the Duckrocker boys had it all figured out - they had found themselves girlfriends to take to Sione's wedding and their futures were looking bright. How things have changed! Albert is now married to Tania and trying... |
The Dead Lands
[ DVD ] After his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery, Hongi, a Maori chieftain's teenage son, must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones. Vastly outnumbered by a band of villains, Hongi's... |
Mclaren
[ Universal / Sony Pictures DVD / DVD - released 30/Aug/2017 ] From acclaimed director Roger Donaldson, comes then incredible true story of the man behind one of the greatest brands in international motorsport, McLaren. A fearless racing driver, a visionary and brilliant engineer, Bruce McLaren was a humble New... |
The New Legends Of Monkey: Season 1
[ Sony Pictures / 2 DVD - released 11/Jul/2018 ] Inspired by a 16th Century Chinese novel, this 10 part series follows a teenage girl and a trio of fallen gods on a perilous journey as they attempt to bring an end to a demonic reign of chaos and restore balance to their world. |
The Bad Seed
[ South Pacific Pictures / 2 DVD - released 9/May/2019 ] Based on the books by award-winning New Zealand author, Charlotte Grimshaw, The Bad Seed tells the story of Ford and Simon Lampton, two brothers, from the same dysfunctional family with a dark history. Simon has escaped his past to become a... |
Beyond Reasonable Doubt
[ South Pacific Pictures DVD / DVD - released 23/Oct/2007 ] The true story of the six-year fight to free a farmer who's jailed for a double murder which he didn't commit. BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT is the film of the most baffling and controversial case in New Zealand history. June 22 1970. The discovery of a... |
