This Is New Zealand (1970)
The film that moved a nation
The movie that wowed audiences at Expo 70. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Karelia Suite. Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014.
Director: Hugh MacDonald
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 22 min
Release Date: March 13, 1970
Screenplay
Editing: Dave Jordan
Production: Park Road Post, Archives New Zealand, Hugh MacDonald Film
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $150,000
Box Office: $22,224
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Is New Zealand about?
- The movie that wowed audiences at Expo 70. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Karelia Suite. Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014.
- Who directed This Is New Zealand?
- This Is New Zealand was directed by Hugh MacDonald.
- How long is This Is New Zealand?
- This Is New Zealand has a runtime of 22m (22 minutes).
- What genre is This Is New Zealand?
- This Is New Zealand is a Documentary, History film.
- What is the budget of This Is New Zealand?
- This Is New Zealand had a budget of $150,000.
- How much did This Is New Zealand gross?
- This Is New Zealand grossed $22,224 worldwide.
- Where was This Is New Zealand produced?
- This Is New Zealand was produced in New Zealand.