Bloodlines

This 2010 telefeature is based on the true crime story of South African-born psychiatrist Dr Colin Bouwer (Mark Mitchinson), who used his medical knowledge to slowly poison and kill his wife Annette. An investigation by a Dunedin doctor and policeman uncovered a web of forgeries and deceit, foiling his plot to get away with the murder. Directed by Peter Burger (Until Proven Innocent), Bloodlines won gongs for actors Mark Mitchinson and Craig Hall at the 2011 NZ Film and Television Awards, and nominations for Burger’s direction, Donna Malane and Paula Boock’s script, and the work of actor Nathalie Boltt. 

I hope it is received well. It's such a tender topic. It's hard talking about something that is about real people. I hope the people who were affected, when they see it, feel that it's been done with integrity and honours them.

– Actor Craig Hall (who plays Doctor Andrew Bowers) in The NZ Herald, 19 July 2010

Key Cast & Crew

Peter Burger

Director

Craig Hall

As: Dr Andrew Bowers

Mark Mitchinson

As: Dr Colin Bouwer

John Keir

Producer

Donna Malane

Writer

Paula Boock

Writer