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Pictures

"A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty"

1981-10-01
5
en 87m
DramaHistory
Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his own photos, toughs are sent around to smash up his plates.

Screenplay

John O'Shea

Costume Design

Gwen Kaiser

Director

Michael Black

Original Music Composer

Jan Preston

Art Direction

Russell Collins

Editor

John Kiley

victorian england colonialism

Status

Released

Budget

$400,000

Countries

  • New Zealand

Companies

  • Pacific Films