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Costa Botes has had a long independent career as a director of both drama and documentary (Stalin’s Sickle, Forgotten Silver, Saving Grace, Candyman). He has taught film, and produced (award-winning short Day Trip). He was also a well-known film critic for many years, with a reputation for honesty and an acerbic wit.
Nothing could be more surprising than the controversy that erupted [...]. Despite all the (we thought) obvious clues we planted [...], a large proportion of the audience swallowed the whole thing.
– Botes on Forgotten Silver
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Daytime Tiger |
Director |
2011 |
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The Last Dogs of Winter |
Director |
2011 |
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Producer |
2010 |
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Candyman |
Director |
2009 |
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Lost in Wonderland |
Producer |
2009 |
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Story |
2009 |
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Yes That's Me - Dave Murphy Plays the Blues |
Director |
2008 |
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Struggle No More |
Director |
2006 |
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The Making of The Lord of The Rings |
Director |
2006 |
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Producer |
2000 |
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The Tribe |
Director |
1999 - 2003 |
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Director |
1997 |
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Original Skin |
Writer |
1996 |
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Co-Director |
1995 |
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Director |
1994 |
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Director |
1993 - 1994 |
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Writer |
1992 |
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Director |
1988 |
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Director |
1986 |
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Director |
1985 |
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The Ray Bradbury Theatre |
Director |
1985 - 1992 |
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The Godel Sentence |
Writer |
1984 |
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Playtime |
Writer |
1981 |
The titles listed here may not reflect this person's full screenography. These are only the titles that are included in or referenced by this site.
2010 Qantas Film and Television Awards

Best Popular Documentary or Documentary Series: Lost in Wonderland
Best Cinematographer Documentary/Factual (shared with Marty Williams, Gareth Moon and Zoe McIntosh)
1999 Fantasporto International Festival of Cinema (Portugal)
Nominated for International Fantasy Award (Best Film): for Saving Grace
1997 Valladolid International Film Festival (Spain)
Nominated for Best Film Award (Golden Spike): for Saving Grace
1997 Fantasporto International Festival of Cinema
Audience Jury Award (shared with Peter Jackson): Forgotten Silver
1996 Venice Film Festival
Critics Prize (shared with Peter Jackson): Forgotten Silver
1996 TV Guide New Zealand Film and Television Awards
Best Director - Drama/Comedy - TV (shared with Peter Jackson): for Forgotten Silver
1996 Chicago International Film Festival
Nominated for Best Documentary (with Peter Jackson): for Forgotten Silver