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In Scarfies, five Dunedin students find themselves in a free squat, and a dark place, after taking a criminal captive in their basement. The debut feature from Robert Sarkies starts as a comic tribute to Otago student days, then turns into a psychological thriller. Outside of the two Warriors movies, Scarfies was the most successful Kiwi release of the 90s on home turf. It went on to scoop best film, director and screenplay awards at the 2000 NZ Film and TV Awards. This excerpt sees the scarfies torn between dealing with the crim and a footy match at Carisbrook.
Some films defy categorisation, and refuse to sit snuggly in their box. Sometimes the combination of too many flavours spoils the meal, and you end up with an unconvincing, inedible gloop. But in the right hands, the result can be something ...
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Nightmare Productions
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Television, 1974 (Full Length)
A 70s sitcom take on student life
Television, 1984 (Full Length Episode)
Another look at Dunedin
Television, 1988 (Full Length Episode)
A different take on student life
Television, 2001 (Full Length Episode)
Back of the Y’s Cunstables police Dunedin’s scarfies
Television, 1990 (Full Length Episode)
A natural, rather than cultural exploration of Dunedin
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Rob Sarkies' first three movies have all begun in southern climes, then headed in unexpected directions. ...
2000 New Zealand Film Awards
Best Film
Director: Robert Sarkies
Screenplay: Duncan and Robert Sarkies
Actress: Willa O'Neill
Supporitng Actor: Jon Brazier
Editing: Annie Collins
Festivals include
Sundance (2000)
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Fran Cohen
Posted at 08.15PM - 04.08.2010
Go Rob, you're awesome,