Pictures poster

Pictures

A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty

6.0(2)19811h 27m1

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.

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Status
Released
Budget
$400K
Box office
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Language
English
  • victorian england
  • colonialism

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New Zealand

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  • New ZealandNZ

    • TheatricalG1 Oct 1981

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Pictures was released on 1 October 1981.

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