Head South

New Zealand Production

Feature 2024 Coming-of-Age, Drama 96.00 minutes

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Christchurch, 1979. Angus, alone for a fortnight with his world-weary father, is drawn into the underground post-punk music scene. Desperate to fit in with this magnetic but fickle subculture, Angus distances himself from his true friends and fabricates his musical abilities. Caught out by his own deceit he must become the musician he pretended to be. With the support of his friends, especially the talented Kirsten, Angus navigates self-doubt, derision, harmful behaviour and a family tragedy to take the stage for the first time.

2024: International Film Festival Rotterdam, Opening Night Film

Sydney Film Festival

Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival

Cannes Ecrans Seniors - Cinema des Antipodes

Perth International Film Festival

Melbourne International Film Festival

Directors

Jonathan Ogilvie

Producers

Antje Kulpe

Screenplay Writers

Jonathan Ogilvie

Cast

Ed Oxenbould
Angus

Stella Bennett
Kirsten

Márton Csókás
Gordon

Roxie Mohebbi
Holly

Jackson Bliss
Fraser

Crew

John Chrisstoffels | Director of Photography

Julie-Anne de Ruvo | Editor

Christopher Bruce | Production Designer

Lesley Burkes-Harding | Costume Designer

Shayne Carter | Composer

Chris Sinclair | Sound Designer

Verity Griffiths | Hair and Makeup Designer

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