After the Waterfall

After the Waterfall is a 2010 New Zealand drama film based on the novel The Paraffin Child. The film was the first starring role in a feature film for Antony Starr, known for his roles in Outrageous Fortune and was the first feature film directed by Simone Horrocks. It was released theatrically in New Zealand onNovember 2010.

In May 2009 it was announced that awardwinning director Simone Horrocks would be directing her debut featurelength production and that Outrageous Fortune actor Antony Starr would be portraying the lead role. Horrocks had previously attracted international attention when she was a semifinalist for the prestigious Sundance InstituteNHK Filmmakers Award in 2001.The film was released to critical acclaim throughout New Zealand with many praising Starrs acting. Darren Bevan of TVNZ stated that the film was great but slightly let down by Cohen Holloways performance but Starr makes up for the small hiccup. Francesca Rudkin of The New Zealand Herald gave the film 45 stars praising Starrs performance and the plot. She also praises Peter McCauleys performance and the soundtrack saying it adds to the atmosphere immensely. Andrew Hedley of Flicks.co.nz praised Starrs acting but noted the film was at times inconsistent and poorly written. Helen Martin of Onfilm magazine praised Starrs acting alongside the camera shots and music. Christine Powley of the Otago Daily Times criticized the inexperience of the crew but praised how the movie felt Kiwi without resorting to Kiwiana. ........

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