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Peter Jackson Special

Forgotten Silver

Peter JACKSON / Costa BOTES

New Zealand1995 53min 35mm Both

Synopsis

The film opens with director Peter Jackson introducing the place where he says he has discovered an extraordinary collection of archival film. This was the work of Colin McKenzie, pioneer New Zealand filmmaker. Jackson explores McKenzie's rich and at times tragic life. The film also follows the extraordinary story of how the work of this forgotten genius was brought to light.

Diretor

Peter JACKSON

Born in New Zealand, 1961. He made his own film using super 8mm camera. He made his debut film Bad Taste, and gained popularity through Dead Alive in 1992. In 1994, Heavenly Creatures awarded a Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival, and he entered Hollywood in 1996.

Costa BOTES

Born in Imbroz, isolated island in Turkey, 1958. He immigrated to NEW Zealand at the age of 3. He came to make a short films at the ageof 22. Forgotten Silver, co-directing with Peter Jackson, won the Critics Prize at Venice in 1996. Saving Grace is his first feature film.