Dead Letters
Synopsis
On the ‘home front’ in 1943, Ngarie and Gerald sort air graph letterforms destined for New Zealand soldiers abroad. A tiny act of heroism brings together this unlikely pair in an unconventional love story that cleverly blends fact with fiction.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paolo Rotondo
- Screenplay & Story
- Paolo Rotondo
- Original Score
- Gareth Farr
- Original Title
- Dead Letters
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paolo Rotondo
Paolo Rotondo
Gareth Farr
Margot Francis
Gemma Gracewood, Fraser Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Paolo Rotondo
Writer
Paolo Rotondo
Director
Lesley Burkes-Harding
Costume Design
Gemma Gracewood
Producer
Grant Major
Production Design
Fraser Brown
Producer
Margot Francis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Letters
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What is Dead Letters about?
On the ‘home front’ in 1943, Ngarie and Gerald sort air graph letterforms destined for New Zealand soldiers abroad. A tiny act of heroism brings together this unlikely pair in an unconventional love story that cleverly blends fact with fiction.
Who directed Dead Letters?
Dead Letters was directed by Paolo Rotondo.
Who stars in Dead Letters?
The principal cast of Dead Letters includes Yvette Reid, Gareth Reeves, Wickham Pack, Iain Middleton, Amy Walker.
When was Dead Letters released and how long is it?
Dead Letters was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Dead Letters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dead Letters was composed by Gareth Farr.