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Synopsis

Being Eve was a popular and self-aware comedy-drama for teens. It launched the TV career of actor Fleur Saville, who played 15-year-old amateur teen anthropologist Eve. In this excerpt from episode 10 of series one, Eve grapples with the day-to-day stuff of negotiating relationships (now that Matt is her boyfriend, does she really have to sit next to him in every class?); various friends and family members expose their relationship-challenging racial prejudices. Being Eve won best drama at the 2002 NZ TV Awards and fostered young directing and producing talent.

Background

A perspective by Annie Simon 28.09.2008

This teen comedy drama series, starring a young Fleur Saville, turns traditional teen drama conventions upside down.

15-year old Eve is something of an amateur anthropologist. She observes and questions everything, trying to make sense of ...

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Credits (20)

 Vanessa Alexander
 Peter Salmon
 Gavin Strawhan

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 Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Vaguely remember this. Looks like a very funny series and perfect for inquiring teenagers. "Now that Matt's my boyfriend, do I have to sit by him EVERY day?!" Haha

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