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An epic documentary chronicling the extraordinary life of Kiwi filmmaker Colin McKenzie. Or is it? McKenzie's achievements included cinematic innovations involving steam power and eggs, and an unfinished biblical tale filmed on the West Coast. The first television screening of this Costa Botes/Peter Jackson production memorably stirred up New Zealand audiences. Forgotten Silver went on to screen at international film festivals in Cannes and Venice — where it won a special critics' prize. Among those bearing witness to this extraordinary story were Sam Neill and American Harvey Weinstein.
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Costa Botes and Peter Jackson in a scene from Forgotten Silver.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Peter Jackson talks to Costa Botes in a scene from Forgotten Silver.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Peter Jackson and Costa Botes in a scene from Forgotten Silver.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Peter Jackson reveals the site of an amazing discovery in Forgotten Silver.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
A portrait of two pioneering Kiwi filmmakers: Colin McKenzie (top) and younger brother Brooke.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
From left to right: Costa Botes, Peter Jackson and Johnny Morris go hunting for treasure in Forgotten Silver.
Photographer: Chris Coad.
