New Films Earning Rave Reviews

Posted Tuesday 31 May 2011

Two new films are garnering rave reviews around the country: Sam Hunt - Purple Balloon and other stories is a feature length biographical documentary exploring how Sam Hunt reflects the New Zealand landscape - literary and physical - and examines what makes him a great poet and an enigma.
Three special events of note include
live Sam Hunt performances and filmmaker Q&As, following screenings in Wellington, Auckland, Nelson and Gisborne.
Opening at independent cinemas nationwide from May 26. Check your local listings for screenings and events near you.
http://samhuntmovie.co.nz

In its final weeks/days is the eco-documentary of the year, Queen of the Sun:What Are the Bees Telling Us?is a profound, alternative look at the bee crisis.

Taking us on a journey through the catastrophic disappearance of bees and the mysterious world of the beehive, this alarming and ultimately uplifting film weaves together an unusual and dramatic story of the heart-felt struggles of scientists, philosophers and beekeepers from around the world - including several from New Zealand.

Check your local listings to catch it before it's gone!http://www.queenofthesun.com/