N.Z. films
Sir,—Why must New Zealand film-makers so consistently present Kiwis in the very worst light? Admittedly "Children of Fire Mountain” and "Hunter’s Gold" were good and true to life; but we still have “Close to Home," Loose Enz Plays, "Smash Palace," and “The Scarecrow." Movies like everything else should develop and improve not only technically but also in the telling and treatment of stories. Once we enjoyed humour, adventure, mystery, thrills and pathos in films that gave realistic por : trayals without resorting to foul language, blasphemy, explicit sex and unnecessary violence. No longer do censors refuse to pass bad films or cut out objectionable parts. They have transferred the responsibility for what children see on to parents’ shoulders. I would hate to have our children continually viewing films like “The Scarecrow." Over the years films of the calibre of “Chariots of Fire” and “From Mao to Mozart" have given us uplift and inspiration in witnessing the heights of human endeavour. — Yours, etc., E. MULCOCK. June 3, 1982.
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