Pictures

Pictures 1981 Released

Directed by Michael Black

Drama, History · 87 min

 

Pictures 1981 Released

Directed by Michael Black

Drama, History · 87 min

 

A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his... see more

A breathtaking act of artistic dis-honesty

Walter Burton's realistic photographs depicting poor treatment of Maori prisoners are rejected by late 19th century government officials. Walter is condemned to making a living from everyday studio work, the frustration of which is apparently quite sufficient to make him a drunk. His brother Alfred is happy to take the photos that the officials want and therefore gets the commissions. Alfred's photos are well received, but when Walter shows his... see more
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RUNTIME
N/A min
RELEASED
Oct 1, 1981
COUNTRY
US, NZ
LANGUAGE
EN
SPOKEN
English
BUDGET
$400,000
REVENUE
N/A