The Birth of New Zealand (1922)
- Directed by
- Harrington Reynolds
- Genre
- silent film
- Country
- New Zealand
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This silent film shows several major moments from New Zealand history, like Maori battles, Captain Cook arriving, and the Treaty of Waitangi signing.
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What happens
The Birth of New Zealand is a 1922 New Zealand film which depicts key events in New Zealand history. Directed by Harrington Reynolds who also starred, other New Zealand pioneer filmmakers Ted Coubray and possibly Rudall Hayward were also involved. Episodes depicted include ancient Maori wars, Captain Cook's landing and the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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Opening of the Auckland Industrial and Mining Exhibition- More like this film, on a shelf you can walk up to.It's the lit case on the top shelf.