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Just Out of Reach (Portrait Films)Directed by Linda Blagg |
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The story of a young woman who attempts suicide, and looks back on the ups and downs of her life -- personality conflicts with family members and her ill-advised marriage to an aspiring poet. |
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My Brilliant Career (New South Wales Film Corp.)Directed by Gillian Armstrong Based on My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin Screenplay: My Brilliant Career by Eleanor Whitcombe (University of Queensland Press, 1992) |
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A young idealistic and rebellious woman in 1890s Australia is invited to stay with her prosperous grandmother. There she is courted by an Englishman, spending time as a jackaroo on the property, but Sybylla is attracted to Beecham, the owner of the neighboring property. Both men pursue her; however, Sybylla is wary of relationships, after seeing those of the women who matter in her life. "An important film for me and it has many admirers." -- Sam Neill |
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Young Ramsay -- TV Series (7 Network) |
Crossland (Cameo) |
The series follows the adventures of a veterinarian. Sam Neill appeared in the episode "Do or Die" which aired in August 1980. |
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Surf Sail
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Three students tackle one of the trickiest challenges in the world, battling the severe currents and changing winds of Cook Strait on fragile wind surfers. |
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New Country - New People
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The 19th century was an era of great expansion for Europe and the emigrant drive from the old world provided settlers for the new. |
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On the Road with Red Mole
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Profile of New Zealand's best known the theater troupe Red Mole. "This is a pretty good doco." -- Sam Neill |
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Sleeping DogsDirected by Roger Donaldson Based on Smith's Dream by C.K. Snead |
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After Smith's marriage breaks up, he leaves his family to get away from it all. Events, the creation of a repressive dictatorship and the location of a guerilla dump on his island, catch up with him. He is arrested, then escapes, and must flee for his life. "When we did Sleeping Dogs nobody knew what to do because we hadn't made a feature film before. We were just muddling around." -- Sam Neill |
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Flare: A Ski Trip
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Hot Dogging at Queenstown, the dancing, leaping, somersaulting (freestyle skiing) sport of the daring who later ski a live volcano. "Some good parts and some awful" -- Sam Neill |
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Architect Athfield
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A look at the frustrations and achievements of one of New Zealand's most lively and innovative architects, Ian Athfield. |
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Festival
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A programme in which Wellington's festival celebrations are viewed through the eyes of a young boy with his red balloon. |
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Four Shorts on Architecture
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Commissioned film for Institute of Architects to raise awareness about architecture. |
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Landfall (New Zealand National Film Unit)Directed by Paul Maunder |
Four young New Zealanders move back to the land trying to return to an uncomplicated lifestyle, but tensions build among the group until violence erupts. "Dreadful" -- Sam Neill |
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Ashes (New Zealand National Film Unit)Based on Ash Wednesday by T.S. Eliot |
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A priest is concerned about losing his faith. "Sam, always a good 'worrier', gave one of his best performances. Many people believed he actually was a priest." -- John O'Shea |
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Telephone Etiquette
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Final Update: January 15, 2005
Last Updated:
15-Jan-2005 11:07
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Venus Animated Gifs Archive
Additional Images from
Ender's Design: Realm Graphics
Thanks to Robin and Justin for work in tracking down soundtrack information!
Thanks to Sally Williamson at TVNZ
for information about New Zealand National Film Unit work.