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Documentary chronicling the impact of Christchurch’s devastating earthquakes, September 2010 and February 2011, on the lives of its citizens: "The...
Documentary chronicling the impact of Christchurch’s devastating earthquakes, September 2010 and February 2011, on the lives of its citizens: "The people's story shot in the streets of Christchurch". Features original music by Tiki Taane.
Focusing on the reactions of Cantabrians without narration, When a City Falls "offers a new and grass roots understanding of what happened to half a million New Zealanders the year their lives changed forever... goes beyond reactive television footage to a tale of hope, an uplifting story that speaks of the kindness of human hearts." (Official Synopsis)
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86 %7 reviewsAudience score rating
"Truly inspirational and utterly important, this doco demands to be seen and will ultimately stand as a testament to Cantabrians and this nation as a whole."
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TVNZ
TVNZ"The film is a big emotional journey."
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Stuff
Stuff"At its best, it's a moving testament to the people of the munted city, and it will form a valuable part of the historical record."
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New Zealand Herald
New Zealand Herald"At once a celebration of endurance and a lament of loss, it will still be being watched 50 years from now."
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New Zealand Listener
New Zealand ListenerWhen a City Falls | Details
- Rating
- M, contains offensive language
- Runtime
- 105
- Genre
- Documentary
- Country of origin
- New Zealand
