The greatest line in Kiwi film
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The short-list for the Greatest Line in Kiwi Film has been revealed on TV One's arts show Frontseat.
"The list spans 30 years of filmmaking in New Zealand and encompasses genres including horror, splatter, western, drama and black comedy," says Frontseat's Oliver Driver.
Image: Beth Heke shortlisted for her line, "You're not gonna hurt my babies anymore" in Once Were Warriors.The short-list for the Greatest Line in Kiwi Film has been revealed on TV One's arts show Frontseat.
"The list spans 30 years of filmmaking in New Zealand and encompasses genres including horror, splatter, western, drama and black comedy," says Frontseat's Oliver Driver.
Image: Beth Heke shortlisted for her line, "You're not gonna hurt my babies anymore" in Once Were Warriors.Two Peter Jackson films, two Geoff Murphy films, and two lines from Once Were Warriors made the shortlist, after more than 50 nominations were whittled down to a Top Six.
"We asked Frontseat's film jury to choose a Top Five but they found it impossible, so we've ended up with a half-dozen iconic lines of dialogue from which to find a winner," says Frontseat host Oliver Driver.
The Frontseat film jury was: film producer Philippa Campbell, Public Address blogger Russell Brown, musician & reviewer Chris Knox, 48 Hour Film Fest head Anthony Timpson, Frontseat's producer's mum Liz Gracewood, and actor Madeleine Sami.
"Now the public decides. Viewers have three weeks to vote for the greatest line in Kiwi film on www.frontseat.co.nz. We'll announce the winner on Sunday 19th November." The website went live at 10.30pm on Sunday 22nd October.
The Top Six, in no particular order, are:
Writer: Riwia Brown, from the novel by Alan Duff
The judges said "You know what comes after this line, but it still shocks you every time. It's the moment before the shit really hits the fan."
Writer: Peter Jackson
The judges said "This is a real number eight wire line, an ordinary man's strong statement, and the moment when you realise Derek is the hero of the film."
Writers: Keith Aberdein & Geoff Murphy
The judges said "It's a brilliantly funny and concise portrayal of what the whole film's about. Also, Utu is the only film in this competition that's a palindrome - "
Writers: Peter Jackson & Fran Walsh
The judges said "Visually everything in this scene is so still, which makes the line even more spine-chilling. It's the turning point of the movie."
Writer: Riwia Brown
The judges said "Goosebumps every time. Again, this is a turning point in the film. It's the sign of hope we've all been waiting for."
Writers: Ian Mune & Geoff Murphy
The judges said "An absolute classic. This line put Invercargill on the map and even inspired people to make the drive