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Pictures (1981)

Pictures (1981)

Drama History

A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty

Release Date: 1981, October 1
Directors: Michael Black
Countries: New Zealand
Production: Pacific Films, Pacific Films
Cast: Terence Bayler, John Callen, Peter Vere-Jones, Ken Blackburn, Peter Hayden, Kevin J. Wilson, Helen Moulder, Elizabeth Coulter, Matiu Mareikura

Overview:

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his own photos, toughs are sent around to smash up his plates.

Keywords:

victorian england colonialism