Asif Abrar

Overview: A Kafkaesque docudrama of an actual case involving a Christchurch small businessman and the New Zealand Inland Revenue Department. Most people can relate to running up against a bureaucrat (especially the tax man), who knows he can cause you trouble if you say something he doesn't like and then proceeds to use his power to hurt you. In this case, the businessman, Dave Henderson refuses to give in and, for the most part, kept his sense of humour.

Genres: Drama

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2007-11-08

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0.638

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Ash: Ashley Thorndyke - Work in Progress

Overview: his film records the devising of a “work in progress” by theatre director Ashley Thorndyke (Jason Hoyte). The concept — by Duncan Sarkies (Two Little Boys, Scarfies) — mocks the gamut of thesp and drama school cliches: from ‘wanky’ director to wacky warm-up exercises (animal impersonations, primal screams, Love Boat theme song). Peter Burger, fresh out of Broadcasting School, co-directs, and the willing cast is drawn from the 90s Wellington theatre scene orbiting around Bats and Victoria University. Future Conchord Jemaine Clement memorably learns to get loose.

Genres: Comedy

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1995-01-01

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0.638

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Overview: Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

Genres: Comedy Horror

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2014-06-19

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0.638

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Votes: 3589

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Overview: When Arthur, self-proclaimed son of God, sets off on a mission to find the Queen of Heaven, his world changes.

Genres: Drama

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2011-03-04

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0.638

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Votes: 6

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Overview: Based on a true story, STOLEN is an emotional thriller about every parent's greatest fear. Kahu Durie - the adopted baby daughter of Maori High Court Judge, Justice Eddie Durie and prominent lawyer, Donna Hall - is snatched at gunpoint as Donna pushes the pram in the street. Nine tense days follow and the nation is gripped by brave television appeals for the baby's safe return. Following Donna Hall's emotional public plea, a letter arrives, demanding the highest ransom in New Zealand's history. The police work tirelessly and the net closes on a secluded house...Terence Traynor became intent on committing a perfect crime, motivated by greed and inspired by American TV.

Genres: No genres available

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2010-07-26

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0.638

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Votes: 1

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Overview: How the tragic death of one man triggered a David and Goliath battle between two Allies that echoed around the world and became the catalyst to end nuclear testing in the Pacific.

Genres: Drama

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2016-10-09

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0.638

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Votes: 2

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Overview: This is the story of Bella, a defiantly proud transsexual and part-time tattooist, whose mere presence arouses the ire of one of the prison guards. But the guard's taunts are more complicated than they appear.

Genres: Drama

Original Language: en

Release Date: 1998-01-01

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0.638

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Votes: 1

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Overview: A true story. 1942. New Zealand is at war. Times are desperate. The Japanese invasion seems imminent. At this perilous moment, confidence trickster Syd Ross completes his sentence and is released from Waikeria Prison. He makes a phone call and finds himself in front of Prime Minister Fraser. Syd tells a tale of sabotage and assassination, of a Nazi plot to take over New Zealand.

Genres: Drama History

Original Language: en

Release Date: 2010-11-14

Popularity:

0.638

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Votes: 2

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Jason Hoyte

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