Kiwi Cinema

An appreciation of Cinema from Aotearoa New Zealand

Pete Smith in Alison Maclean’s 1992 film Crush. Also stars Marcia Gay Harden, Donogh Rees, Caitlyn Bossley and William Zappa.

“I can smell you from here dork.” Geogie (Helayna Seiuli), Run (2007, Dir. Mark Albiston)

Rima Te Wiata and Mark Wright in Megan Simpson’s 1992 film Alex. Also stars Lauren Jackson, Chris Haywood and Josh Picker.

“When one solider dies another takes his place.” Tiane (Wi Kuki Kaa), Turangawaewae (2002, Dir. Peter Burger)

Dorothy McKegg in John Reid’s 1982 film Carry Me Back. Also stars Grant Tilly, Kelly Johnson, Joanne Mildenhall and Derek Hardwick.

“Hey don’t look over here. Your ugly face might damage my paintwork” Romeo (Rangi Ngamoki), Two Cars, One Night (2004, Dir. Taika Waititi)