New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English (2005)
Oft-derided across the dutch for its vowel-mangling pronunciation (sex fush'n'chups anyone?) and too fast-paced for tourists and Elton John to understand, is New Zealand's unique accent. Presented by Jim Mora, New Zild follows the evolution of New Zealand English, from the "colonial twang" to Billy T. Linguist Elizabeth Gordon explains the infamous HRT (High Rising Terminal) ending our sentences, and Mora interprets such phrases as 'air gun' (how are you going?). Features Lyn of Tawa in an accent face-off with Sam Neill and Judy Bailey.
Director: John Milligan
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: May 25, 2005
Cast
- Ginette McDonald - Lyn of Tawa
- Jim Mora - Presenter
- Pio Terei - Subject
- Sam Neill - Self
- Judy Bailey - Self
Editing: Patrick Monaghan
Production: Bright Spark Television, NZ on Air
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Milligan
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English about?
- Oft-derided across the dutch for its vowel-mangling pronunciation (sex fush'n'chups anyone?) and too fast-paced for tourists and Elton John to understand, is New Zealand's unique accent. Presented by Jim Mora, New Zild follows the evolution of New Zealand English, from the "colonial twang" to Billy T. Linguist Elizabeth Gordon explains the infamous HRT (High Rising Terminal) ending our sentences, and Mora interprets such phrases as 'air gun' (how are you going?). Features Lyn of Tawa in an accent face-off with Sam Neill and Judy Bailey.
- Who directed New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English?
- New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English was directed by John Milligan.
- Who stars in New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English?
- New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English stars Ginette McDonald, Jim Mora, Pio Terei, Sam Neill, Judy Bailey.
- How long is New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English?
- New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English?
- New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English is a Documentary film.
- Where was New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English produced?
- New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English was produced in New Zealand.