Pictures (1981)
A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty
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.
Director: Michael Black
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: October 1, 1981
Cast
- Kevin J. Wilson - Alfred Burton
- Peter Vere-Jones - Walter Burton
- Helen Moulder - Lydia Burton
- Elizabeth Coulter - Helen Burton
- Terence Bayler - John Rochfort
- Matiu Mareikura - Ngatai
- Ken Blackburn - James Gilchrist
- John Callen - Casey
- John Callen - Payton
- Peter Hayden - Algy
Screenplay
- John O'Shea (Screenplay)
- Robert Lord (Screenplay)
Music: Jan Preston
Cinematography: Rory O'Shea
Editing: John Kiley
Production: Pacific Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $400,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles
Keywords
victorian england, colonialism
More Films by Director: Michael Black
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pictures about?
- 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.
- Who directed Pictures?
- Pictures was directed by Michael Black.
- Who stars in Pictures?
- Pictures stars Kevin J. Wilson, Peter Vere-Jones, Helen Moulder, Elizabeth Coulter, Terence Bayler, Matiu Mareikura.
- How long is Pictures?
- Pictures has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Pictures?
- Pictures is a Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Pictures?
- Pictures had a budget of $400,000.
- Where was Pictures produced?
- Pictures was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Pictures?
- The themes of Pictures include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles.