White Cloud, Silver Screen: New Zealand on Film

New Zealand is becoming an ever more popular location for filmmakers from around the globe. WHITE CLOUD, SILVER SCREEN showcases the country that millions came to know as Middle Earth. All of the places featured have a connection with a local or international film. Among Tony Bridge's memorable photographs are the spectacular South Island locations seen in The Lord of the Rings, beautiful Karekare beach from The Piano, the breathtaking scenery of Central Otago from In My Father's Den, the beguiling Whanganui River that haunts River Queen and the wild West Coast of Perfect Strangers. Of particular interest are images of Taranaki from The Last Samurai, photographs of Whangara from Whale Rider and locations used in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The book also features familiar urban locations, including Christchurch (Heavenly Creatures), Dunedin (Scarfies) and other centres. In an enlightening introduction, Bob Harvey describes how New Zealand has been portrayed on film since the first pioneering efforts before World War One, right up to the major international film productions of today.Bob Harvey is the author of 'White Cloud, Silver Screen: New Zealand on Film', published 2010 under ISBN 9780908988471 and ISBN 0908988478.