This Kaleidoscope documentary coincided with Nicholas Reid’s book A Decade of New Zealand Cinema, highlighting local films from Sleeping Dogs onwards. Reid and key filmmakers reflect on 50+ features, exploring recurring themes—rural settings, conflicted male leads, and Kiwi identity. The film also examines gaps in the industry, including the need for more Māori stories and female voices. Bruno Lawrence appears frequently, embodying the era’s bold, uncompromising spirit.
