Cinema of Unease - 1995

Cinema of Unease - 1995 BFI/Top Shelf Productions - 56 min. Writers/Directors: Sam Neill, Judy Rymer; Editor: Michael Horton; Music: Don McGlashan; Photography: Alun Bollinger, Producers: Paula Jalfon, Grant Campbell. Executive Producers: Vincent Burke, Colin MacCabe, Bob Last. A subjective and partial, but nevertheless very useful resume of New Zealand feature film productions , with Sam Neill as guide. Made as part of a British series commemorating a century of cinema. In it Neill presents his reminiscences of cinema-going from the 1950's, and his interpretations of various New Zealand feature films made since then, particularly in respect of what he sees them reflecting of New Zealand society. Thirty-three titles are represented within the 60 clips contained. Highly recommended. Censor Rating: PG - Review Rating: B

AVAILABILITY OF VHS OR DVD COPIES

Originally available in VHS PAL format from UK sources for about 20# and New Zealand sources for $40nz which also includes a related Australian docu, '40,000 Years of Dreaming', however as of February 2009, it would seem to be OOP. There are no known sources for new NTSC copies, although used copies do exist which is "double billed" with 'Forgotten Silver'.
As of February 2009, it can be purchased on PAL R0 dvd-r from Aro Video - selling for about $40nz.