The Bar
The Bar is a feature film. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Tait, Michael Hurst, and Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Synopsis
In The Bar, a who's who of the 1990s Kiwi acting community play punters at an Auckland bar. Director Dorthe Scheffmann (Vermilion) made the short film at infamous Ponsonby pub SPQR, which she co-owned. A handheld camera weaves in and around the space, as a drug dealer and his friend (Peter Tait and Bruce Hopkins) talk business; yuppies hold forth on political issues (Peter Elliott, Harry Sinclair and Simon Prast); and a couple (Jennifer Ward-Lealand and Michael Hurst) try to hold their relationship together.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bar about?
In The Bar, a who's who of the 1990s Kiwi acting community play punters at an Auckland bar. Director Dorthe Scheffmann (Vermilion) made the short film at infamous Ponsonby pub SPQR, which she co-ow...
How long is The Bar?
The Bar has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
Who are the main actors in The Bar?
The main cast of The Bar includes Peter Tait, Michael Hurst, Jennifer Ward-Lealand.