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Head South

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Angus, alone for a couple of weeks 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 lies about his musical abilities to his new 'friends'. 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 behavior and a family tragedy to take the stage for the first time.

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Dennis Harvey Variety Pleasant but awfully thin... Jan 26, 2024 Full Review Peter Bradshaw Guardian It’s a film which can’t quite absorb the intense seriousness of its final moments, but a sweet-natured entertainment nonetheless. Rated: 3/5 Jan 26, 2024 Full Review Wendy Ide Screen International A vivid, affectionate but unevenly structured semi-autobiographical snapshot of a brief but important moment in New Zealand’s cultural history. Jan 26, 2024 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Aussie actor Oxenbould is a likeable enough lead, while Csokas (Freelance) is as intense as always, but it’s Bennett who steals the show, turning the traditional “female best-friend” into a complex character – and one with plenty of chutzpah and charisma. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 3, 2024 Full Review Jim Schembri jimschembri.com The unforced references to music and movies combine with convincing performances and deft stylistic touches to bring the era of suburban grunge to life...A gem. Rated: 3/5 Aug 22, 2024 Full Review Erin Free FILMINK (Australia) …pure coming-of-age gold. Rated: 18/20 Jun 12, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Synopsis Angus, alone for a couple of weeks 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 lies about his musical abilities to his new 'friends'. 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 behavior and a family tragedy to take the stage for the first time.
Director
Jonathan Ogilvie
Producer
Jonathan Ogilvie, Antje Kulpe
Screenwriter
Jonathan Ogilvie
Production Co
Head South Cohort, Black Frame
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 38m