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The Insatiable Moon

Film (Trailer, Excerpts, and Extras) – 2010

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The Insatiable Moon is the tale of a man with nothing but wisdom, joy and possibly a direct line to God. Arthur (Rawiri Paratene) wanders the streets of Ponsonby, where he finds perfection (Sara Wiseman) just as his community of boarding house friends faces threat. Producer Mike Riddell first wrote The Insatiable Moon as a 1997 novel, inspired by people he met while he was a clergyman in Ponsonby. The film’s extended development almost saw it made in England with Timothy Spall  before finally coming home, "on half a shoestring and a heap of passion".

I know he did bad things. But he wasn’t a bad man.
– Norm (Ian Mune), at the funeral of a friend

Key Cast & Crew

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Rosemary Riddell

Director

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Mike Riddell

Producer, Writer

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Pip Piper

Producer

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Rob Taylor

Producer

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Laurel Devenie

As: Sarah

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Mick Innes

As: John

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The Insatiable Moon

Acknowledgements

In memory of Mary McKearney

Music

Soundtrack composed by Neville Copland. Includes samples of traditional Māori music by Richard Nunns


'The Sound' (opening track) written and performed by Luke Hurley


'Arnold Brooker' written and performed by Mahinarangi Tocker

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