Pecking Order

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Pecking Order

2017

1h 28m

Documentary

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The 2015 National Poultry Show is the backdrop for fierce rivalries, problematic birds and unpredictable judging, as a group of Kiwi chicken breeders seeks glory.

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Director Slavko Martinov captures everything with humour and respect, and his coverage of an unfortunately painful battle for the future of the club adds a keen poignancy.

Nov 19, 2018

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Fionnuala Halligan

Screen International

While competitive chicken showing in New Zealand may seem pretty niche, the story of human obsession is universal and, in Martinov's hands, very accessible.

Nov 19, 2018

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Dan Jolin

Empire Magazine

A sufficiently engaging delve into a niche interest and those who feel defined by it. But one which, narratively at least, backs the wrong gamecock.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 29, 2017

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Victor Stiff

Goomba Stomp

We can point our fingers and laugh at the guy shampooing and blow-drying a chicken, or applaud him for finding an outlet to express his creativity and competitive spirit.

Mar 30, 2020

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Rachel Brook

One Room With A View

An uproariously entertaining doc. It's informative, yet certainly incomplete.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 22, 2019

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Alex Casey

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

Pecking Order has all the right ingredients to make a delicious documentary omelette, but it still comes out slightly undercooked... Still, there's nothing Kiwi audiences like more than scratching and pecking around to unearth the perfect local eccentric

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2018

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The greatest 01 hour: and 28 minutes with real footage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

They could have made fun of the people who came across as very backwoodsy but they instead showed a side of nz society - the incorporated society, the politics and and trials of keeping a club relevant in this modern day and age . Great movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

Loved it! I have backyard chickens here in New Mexico and found kindred spirits in these folks! Lovely people with lovely birds!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

The Movie info doesn't at all match the outcome of this documentary. Having been a member of several clubs that all have turned into political messes, this show awkwardly stumbles through some very unhappy moments for the club involved and does not make for pleasant viewing at all. It merely proves that in all things, animals conduct themselves significantly better than humans do. Not a pleasant watch and we fast forwarded through the confrontational bits. The chickens were awesome of course.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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Audience Member

Really enjoyed this film. Funny antics and some stunning chooks. Loses half a star for not having a super catchy semi awkward but fun jingle that carries the hilarious mood of this doco.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Patty H

Hilarious & surprisingly moving look at the competitive side of human nature. Oh, ... and chickens.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/18

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Synopsis

The 2015 National Poultry Show is the backdrop for fierce rivalries, problematic birds and unpredictable judging, as a group of Kiwi chicken breeders seeks glory.

Director: Slavko Martinov
Producer: Mike Kelland, David Brechin-Smith, Slavko Martinov
Screenwriter: Slavko Martinov
Production Co: New Zealand Film Commission
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 15, 2017
Runtime: 1h 28m

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