Earthquake (2006)

Eyewitness accounts of New Zealand's most devastating earthquake in modern times

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The Hawke’s Bay earthquake was New Zealand’s worst civil disaster. Over 250 people died following the 7.8 quake on 3 February 1931. In this full-length documentary, director Gaylene Preston (Hope and Wire) gathers eyewitness accounts from survivors, including kuia Hana Lyola Cotter, who recounts joining the rescue effort as a teen, poet Lauris Edmond, and a student from Greenmeadows Seminary. Included is eye-opening newsreel footage of the damage. Earthquake was nominated for Best Popular Documentary at the 2006 Qantas TV Awards; it won best sound at the NZ Screen Awards.

Director: Gaylene Preston
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date:
Editing: Raewyn Humphries
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
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What is Earthquake about?
The Hawke’s Bay earthquake was New Zealand’s worst civil disaster. Over 250 people died following the 7.8 quake on 3 February 1931. In this full-length documentary, director Gaylene Preston (Hope and Wire) gathers eyewitness accounts from survivors, including kuia Hana Lyola Cotter, who recounts joining the rescue effort as a teen, poet Lauris Edmond, and a student from Greenmeadows Seminary. Included is eye-opening newsreel footage of the damage. Earthquake was nominated for Best Popular Documentary at the 2006 Qantas TV Awards; it won best sound at the NZ Screen Awards.
Who directed Earthquake?
Earthquake was directed by Gaylene Preston.
How long is Earthquake?
Earthquake has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
What genre is Earthquake?
Earthquake is a Documentary film.
Where was Earthquake produced?
Earthquake was produced in New Zealand.