The Black Stilt (1983)

This film tells the story of the world’s rarest wading bird, the black stilt (kakī). With its precise beak and long pink legs the stilt is superbly adapted to the stony braided riverbeads of the McKenzie Country, but it is tragically unable to deal with new threats (rats, ferrets, habitat loss). An early doco for TVNZ’s Natural History Unit, the magnificently filmed drama of the stilt’s struggle for survival makes it “stand out as a classic of its genre” (Russell Campbell). It won the Gold Award at New York’s International Film & TV Festival (1984).

Director: Rod Morris
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 49 min
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Editing: David Watts
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Black Stilt about?
This film tells the story of the world’s rarest wading bird, the black stilt (kakī). With its precise beak and long pink legs the stilt is superbly adapted to the stony braided riverbeads of the McKenzie Country, but it is tragically unable to deal with new threats (rats, ferrets, habitat loss). An early doco for TVNZ’s Natural History Unit, the magnificently filmed drama of the stilt’s struggle for survival makes it “stand out as a classic of its genre” (Russell Campbell). It won the Gold Award at New York’s International Film & TV Festival (1984).
Who directed The Black Stilt?
The Black Stilt was directed by Rod Morris.
How long is The Black Stilt?
The Black Stilt has a runtime of 49m (49 minutes).
What genre is The Black Stilt?
The Black Stilt is a Documentary film.
Where was The Black Stilt produced?
The Black Stilt was produced in New Zealand.