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Bonjour Timothy - 1995
Tucker Films/Cinar Productions - 97 min.
UPC 9418212010426
Cast: Dean O'Gorman, Sabine Karsenti, Silvia Rands, Sydney Jackson, Milan Borich, Angela Bloomfield, Richard Vette, Stephen Papps.
Screenplay: David Preston based on a story by David Parry; Director of Photography: Matt Bowkett; Editor: Jean-Marie Drot; Composer: Daniel Scott; Producers: Murray Newey, Micheline Charest; Director: Wayne Tourell.
A high Schooler, Timothy, and his family is expecting a French-Canadian male exchange student, that turns out to be an attractive girl, to which Timothy proceeds to make a fool of himself, trying to impress. When Michelle becomes ill from drinking spiked punch at a party, Timothy notices a tattoo while helping her to bed. He foolishly tells a friend about the tattoo, who proceeds to tell the whole school, which does not go down well with Michelle. Filmed at Avondale College and various Auckland locations. A light film that has some fine acting and a nice pop soundtrack.
Censor Rating: G - Review rating: B-
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AVAILABILITY OF VHS OR DVD COPIES
Since this never sold in great vhs numbers, used copies will be hard to find and therefore will command higher prices. Expect used, in like new condition, to sell for at least $20.
As of May 2010, it is available on PAL R0 DVD selling for about $15nz, but only from New Zealand sources. It is presented in its original 1.34:1 format with 2.0 dolby stereo English soundtrack. There are no subtitles or extras.
Screenline of Auckland has the best prices for the older 'New Zealand Cinema' series of 28 titles on DVD - $10nz each.
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