Rushes

In this dark comedy about obsession, people reach absurd states in search of their unique little highs. Music, oddball characters and weird noises combine to create fully realised and recognisable world in which the pursuit of pleasre is...
New Zealand Production
Short 1988 Drama, Comedy 12.00 minutes
Web2 1
Why is Derek sifting through Angel's trash? Will she ever stop cleaning for long enough to find out? Will Terry break free from Marja and her chocolate Santa Claus? Will she throw him onto the bed of cream cakes? A black comedy about obsession.
1989 - American Film & Video Festival
Montreal International Film Festival
1990 - Clermont-Ferrand International Film Festival
Portland International Film Festival
Chicago International Film Festival

Directors

Gregor Nicholas

Producers

Trevor Haysom
Frank Stark

Screenplay Writers

Gregor Nicholas

Crew

Stuart Drysburgh | DOP
David Coulson | Editor

Production Company

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