New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English
Synopsis
Oft-derided across the dutch for its vowel-mangling pronunciation (sex fush'n'chups anyone?) and too fast-paced for tourists and Elton John to understand, is New Zealand's unique accent. Presented by Jim Mora, New Zild follows the evolution of New Zealand English, from the "colonial twang" to Billy T. Linguist Elizabeth Gordon explains the infamous HRT (High Rising Terminal) ending our sentences, and Mora interprets such phrases as 'air gun' (how are you going?). Features Lyn of Tawa in an accent face-off with Sam Neill and Judy Bailey.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Milligan
- Original Title
- New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Bright Spark Television, NZ on Air
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Milligan
Patrick Monaghan
Irene Gardiner
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Monaghan
Editor
John Milligan
Director
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What is New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English about?
Oft-derided across the dutch for its vowel-mangling pronunciation (sex fush'n'chups anyone?) and too fast-paced for tourists and Elton John to understand, is New Zealand's unique accent. Presented by Jim Mora, New Zild follows the evolution of New Zealand English, from the "colonial twang" to Billy T. Linguist Elizabeth Gordon explains the infamous HRT (High Rising Terminal) ending our sentences, and Mora interprets such phrases as 'air gun' (how are you going?). Features Lyn of Tawa in an accent face-off with Sam Neill and Judy Bailey.
Who directed New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English?
New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English was directed by John Milligan.
Who stars in New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English?
The principal cast of New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English includes Ginette McDonald, Jim Mora, Pio Terei, Sam Neill, Judy Bailey.
When was New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English released and how long is it?
New Zild - The Story of New Zealand English was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 45m.