This Is New Zealand

This Is New Zealand 1970 Directed by Hugh MacDonald

The film that moved a nation

The movie that wowed audiences at Expo 70. The film combined scenic images including aerial cinematography with rousing classical music such as Sibelius' Karelia Suite. Using then ground-breaking technology, the film required three separate but synchronised 35mm film projectors which projected their images onto an extra-wide screen. In 2004/2005 Archives New Zealand commissioned a restoration at post production facility, Park Road Post. Hugh Macdonald, the original director, was involved in the restoration and Kit Rollings, the original sound mixer assisted with the updated soundtrack. The remastered film was released for sale on DVD in 2014.

Country New Zealand

Production Country New Zealand

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Documentary , History

Production Companies Park Road Post , Hugh MacDonald Film , Archives New Zealand

Budget $150,000

Revenue $22,224

Release Date 13 March 1970

22 mins