Head South (film)

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Head South
Directed byJonathan Ogilvie
Written byJonathan Ogilvie
Produced by
  • Mat Govoni
  • Antje Kulpe
Starring
CinematographyJohn Chrisstoffels
Edited byJulie-Anne de Ruvo
Music byShayne Carter
Production
company
Black Frame
Distributed byLabel Distribution
Release dates
  • January 25, 2024 (2024-01-25)(IFFR)
  • October 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)(New Zealand)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryNew Zealand
LanguageEnglish

Head South is a 2024 New Zealand coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Jonathan Ogilvie.

Contents

Premise

A coming-of-age comedy drama in which a teenager in late 1970s New Zealand dreams of becoming a musician with his band The Daleks. [1]

Cast

Production

The film is written and directed by Jonathan Oglivie and produced by Mat Govoni and Antje Kulpe. [2] Cinematography was by John Chrisstoffels and production design by Christopher Bruce, with editing by Julie-Anne De Ruvo and contains original music from Shayne Carter. [3]

Filmmaker Jonathan Oglivie based the script on his own experiences growing up in Christchurch in the 1970s and 80s. The cast is led by Ed Oxenbould, Márton Csókás, and Roxie Mohebbie, as well as New Zealand musician Benee in her feature film debut. Principal photography took place in Christchurch in late 2022. [4] [5]

Release

Head South premiered as the opening night film of the 53rd International Film Festival Rotterdam on January 25, 2024. [6] The film was part of the 2024 New Zealand International Film Festival, and had a theatrical release in New Zealand from October 31, 2024. [7]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Head South holds an approval rating of 100% based on seven reviews. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Bradshaw, Peter (January 25, 2024). "Head South review – post-punk coming-of-age tale strikes a personal note". The Guardian. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Hugo Weaving and Ed Oxenbould attached to Jonathan Ogilvie's 'Head South'". If.com. April 21, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  3. ↑ Harrington, Erin. "Review: Head South is a rich, messy nostalgia trip through post-punk Ōtautahi". The Spin Off. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Martin Csokas, Benee, Roxie Mohebbi join Jonathan Ogilvie's 'Head South". If.com. November 17, 2022. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ Balaam, Kellie (March 5, 2025). "New Zealand star Benee to make acting debut in post-punk coming-of-age indie film Head South". Perth Now. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ "New Zealand Feature Film Head South to World Premiere at Rotterdam International Film Festival Opening Night". New Zealand Film Commission . November 22, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  7. ↑ Gleason, Emma (August 12, 2024). "Head South review: Christchurch's post-punk scene comes alive in new NZ film". NZ Herald. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Head South". Rotten Tomatoes . Retrieved March 5, 2025.
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