Iti Pounamu Poppy
Tonight: In Poppy two Kiwi soldiers discover a baby in a muddy WWI trench. For one of them it will lead to redemption amidst the hell of war.
Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Primary Title
- Iti Pounamu
Episode Title
- Poppy
Date Broadcast
- Monday 20 April 2015
Start Time
- 22 : 30
Finish Time
- 23 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 3
Episode
- 10
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Episode Description
- Tonight: In Poppy two Kiwi soldiers discover a baby in a muddy WWI trench. For one of them it will lead to redemption amidst the hell of war.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Interview
Contributors
- Rangi Rangitukunoa (Director)
- Michele Bristow (Producer)
- Maori Television (Production Unit)
- James Cunningham (Filmmaker)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand