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Land of the Long White Film Set

Many visitors to New Zealand will be aware of the growing film industry in the country, which possesses some of the most stunning scenic backdrops a producer could wish for.

For that reason, there is plenty of vibrancy and optimism infusing the 2007 New Zealand Film Festival, which rolls around the country and turns up in Christchurch on the south island for an extended stay between August 2nd and 19th.

Featuring a large number of films from many countries and in various genres, the event promises both variety and quality, with a range of new releases offering visitors staying in cheap hotels in the city a hint of which films and direct ors are about to make it big.

As well as the festival, the city of Christchurch offers plenty to see and do.

It is often described as the most English of New Zealand cities, a description justified by the name of the city plus those of its rivers and streets, not to mention the historic buildings and spacious parks and gardens that make Christchurch so attractive.

At the same time, the city offers some distinctly Kiwi elements, such as the backdrop of high, snowy mountains, the volcanic landscape of the adjacent Banks Peninsula and the chance to go whale watching off the nearby coast.

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Updated: Wed, 16 May 2007 13:31:20

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