Country: New Zealand

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Viggo Mortensen · Ian McKellen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) sees the dark lord Sauron's armies besieging Minas Tirith, the capital of Gondor, aiming to eradicate the human race. The once-mighty kingdom, now overseen by a weary steward, urgently...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Viggo Mortensen · Ian McKellen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) commences in the rugged terrain of Emyn Muil, where the wandering Hobbits Frodo (Elijah Wood) and Sam (Sean Astin) realize they are being trailed by the enigmatic Gollum (Andy Serkis). This...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Elijah Wood · Ian McKellen · Viggo Mortensen · Sean Astin

Synopsis The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) follows the journey of a young Hobbit named Frodo Baggins, who inherits a ring with immense power. This ring, known as the One Ring, was forged by the dark...

Direction Chris Bailey

Cast Kirsty Wilkinson · Lance Warren · Roy Leywood · Bill Johnson

Synopsis Under the Mountain (TV Series) (1981) follows the thrilling journey of Rachel and Theo, teenage twins who find themselves in an extraordinary adventure during their summer vacation in Auckland. While visiting their aunt and uncle, the siblings cross paths with...

Direction Costa Botes

Synopsis The Fellowship of the Ring - Behind the Scenes (2002) offers an exclusive glimpse into the creation of Peter Jackson's epic trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings," based on J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved fantasy novel. This behind-the-scenes feature delves into the...

Direction Costa Botes

Direction Costa Botes

Direction Jane Campion

Cast Holly Hunter · Anna Paquin · Harvey Keitel · Sam Neill

Synopsis The Piano (1993) is a period drama set in the year 1851, where a mute Scottish woman, played by Holly Hunter, journeys to colonial New Zealand for a prearranged marriage. She brings along her clever young daughter, portrayed by Anna...

Direction Amy Berg

Synopsis West of Memphis (2012) delves into a miscarriage of justice that unfolded in Arkansas. The documentary unveils the previously untold narrative behind an intense and relentless battle to expose the truth. Narrated and crafted by those intimately involved, the film's...

Direction Tom Lowe

Direction Taika Waititi

Cast Roman Griffin Davis · Scarlett Johansson · Thomasin McKenzie · Taika Waititi

Synopsis Jojo Rabbit (2019) follows the journey of a solitary German youth named Jojo "Rabbit" Betzler, portrayed by Roman Griffin Davis, whose perspective on life is dramatically altered when he uncovers a secret: his mother, Rosie, played by Scarlett Johansson, is...

Direction Anthony Powell

Synopsis Antarctica: A Year on Ice (2013) offers an immersive journey into the lives of those who endure the extreme conditions of the southernmost continent for an entire year. Unlike many documentaries that focus on scientific research, this film delves into...

Direction Peter Jackson · Costa Botes

Cast Peter Jackson · Thomas Robins · Sam Neill · Leonard Maltin

Synopsis Forgotten Silver (TV) (1995) is a mockumentary that explores the extraordinary life of the supposedly overlooked filmmaker Colin McKenzie. The film delves into his remarkable achievements in filmmaking technology, which were believed to be lost to the annals of history...

Direction Lee Tamahori

Cast Rena Owen · Temuera Morrison · Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell · Julian Arahanga

Synopsis Once Were Warriors (1994) is a profoundly moving and impactful narrative centered around a modern Maori family navigating the complexities of urban life in New Zealand. Directed by Lee Tamahori, this film marked a significant milestone as the highest-grossing movie...

Direction Niki Caro

Cast Keisha Castle-Hughes · Rawiri Paratene · Vicky Haughton · Cliff Curtis

Synopsis Whale Rider (2002) unfolds in a picturesque New Zealand coastal village where the Maori people trace their lineage back to Paikea, the legendary Whale Rider. Traditionally, the chiefly title has been passed down to male heirs. However, when twin babies...

Cast Taika Waititi · Nic Gill · Scott Barrett · Tony Page

Synopsis All or Nothing: New Zealand All Blacks (TV Series) (2018) offers an intimate behind-the-scenes journey with the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of the 2017 season. This series provides an unprecedented look...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Martin Freeman · Ian McKellen · Richard Armitage · Ken Stott

Synopsis The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) follows the adventure of Bilbo Baggins, a peaceful hobbit who embarks on an unforgettable expedition to the Lonely Mountain, guided by the wise wizard Gandalf the Grey. Bilbo joins a band of thirteen dwarves,...

Direction Ivan Barge

Cast Jethro Skinner · Yvette Parsons

Synopsis Madam Black (S) (2015) follows the narrative of a renowned fashion photographer who, in a moment of carelessness, accidentally hits a child's beloved pet with his car. To avoid the consequences, he concocts a tale about the pet's mysterious vanishing,...

Direction Jane Campion

Cast Kerry Fox · Karen Fergusson · Alexia Keogh · Kevin J. Wilson

Synopsis An Angel at My Table (1990) chronicles the life of Janet Frame, a young girl growing up in the 1920s and 1930s in impoverished New Zealand, surrounded by a large family. From a tender age, Janet stands out from her...

Direction Peter Jackson

Cast Kate Winslet · Melanie Lynskey · Sarah Peirse · Diana Kent

Synopsis Heavenly Creatures (1994) delves into the story of two young girls who share an extraordinarily vivid and immersive fantasy world. Their parents, growing increasingly worried about the depth and intensity of their shared imaginative realm, decide to intervene by separating...