Kaleidoscope (1987)

NZ Cinema, the Past Decade

This Kaleidoscope documentary timed in with the release of Nicholas Reid’s book A Decade of New Zealand Cinema. The book cherrypicked Reid's favourites from the renaissance in local movies that began with Sleeping Dogs in 1977. Reid and a who’s who of local filmmakers discuss many of the 50+ features from the previous decade (with Bruno Lawrence ever present). They ponder the uniqueness (or otherwise) of Kiwi film. A fondness for rural and small town settings, and forceful, often conflicted, male leads is explored. Neglected areas — Māori film and more of a voice for women — are traversed.

Director: Howard Taylor
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 35 min
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Editing: Allan Honey
Production: BCNZ, Television New Zealand
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Howard Taylor
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kaleidoscope about?
This Kaleidoscope documentary timed in with the release of Nicholas Reid’s book A Decade of New Zealand Cinema. The book cherrypicked Reid's favourites from the renaissance in local movies that began with Sleeping Dogs in 1977. Reid and a who’s who of local filmmakers discuss many of the 50+ features from the previous decade (with Bruno Lawrence ever present). They ponder the uniqueness (or otherwise) of Kiwi film. A fondness for rural and small town settings, and forceful, often conflicted, male leads is explored. Neglected areas — Māori film and more of a voice for women — are traversed.
Who directed Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope was directed by Howard Taylor.
Who stars in Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope stars Merata Mita, Roger Donaldson, John Barnett, Geoff Murphy, Larry Parr, Gaylene Preston.
How long is Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
What genre is Kaleidoscope?
Kaleidoscope is a Documentary film.
Where was Kaleidoscope produced?
Kaleidoscope was produced in New Zealand.