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Forgotten Silver is a 1995 New Zealand mockumentary film that purports to tell the story of a pioneering New Zealand filmmaker. It was written and directed by Peter Jackson and Costa Botes, both of whom appear in the film in their roles as makers of the documentary.
Oct 3, 1997 · Forgotten Silver: Directed by Costa Botes, Peter Jackson. With Jeffrey Thomas, Peter Jackson, Costa Botes, Leonard Maltin. The film deals with the career of a supposedly forgotten pioneer of international cinema, Colin McKenzie, who was allegedly born in rural New Zealand in 1888.
Dec 18, 2012 · Forgotten Silver purports to tell the story of 'forgotten' New Zealand filmmaker Colin McKenzie, and the rediscovery of his lost films, which presenter Peter Jackson claims to have...
Despite pioneering film effects like sound, color, and tracking shots, his monumental bad luck rendered him completely forgotten. Jackson takes it upon himself to discover the set of his biblical epic Salome, and see that this forgotten genius is given his rightful kudos. —rmlohner
An epic documentary chronicling the extraordinary life of Kiwi filmmaker Colin McKenzie. Or is it? McKenzie's achievements included cinematic innovations involving steam power and eggs, and an unfinished biblical tale filmed on the West Coast.
Jun 5, 2018 · Forgotten Silver is a 1995 Kiwi mockumentary exploring the life and career of fictional, pioneering filmmaker Colin McKenzie. Costa Botes and Peter Jackson took home Best Director at the 1996 New Zealand Film and TV awards, doing such a convincing job telling their against-the-odds story that many believed the film to be an actual documentary.
Jul 20, 2010 · A mockumentary that deals with the career of a supposedly forgotten pioneer of international cinema, Colin McKe ...more. An interview with Costa Botes about a film called "Forgotten Silver...
