New Zealand / Oct 01, 1981 / G
Pictures (1981)
Directed by Michael Black
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A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty
1h 27min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
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.
Genres
DramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Pictures |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Pacific Films |
| Release date | 1 ottobre 1981 |
| Production | John O'Shea |
| Writer | John O'Shea, Robert Lord |
| Editing | John Kiley |
| Cinematography | Rory O'Shea |
| Assistant directors | Michael Black |
| Camera operators | Rory O'Shea |
| Additional photography | Rory O'Shea |
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| Production design | Russell Collins |
| Art direction | Russell Collins |
| Set decoration | Russell Collins |
| Music | Jan Preston |
| Sound | Jan Preston |
| Costume design | Gwen Kaiser |
| Makeup | Gwen Kaiser |
| Hairstyling | Gwen Kaiser |
| Budget | 400.000 € |
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