Kaikohe Demolition
This high-energy documentary fully captures the spirit and verve of people living on the poverty line in New Zealand’s far North. The film centres on three middle-aged demolition derby drivers and they are three of the funniest blokes you’ll ever have the privilege of meeting.
AroView: Director Florian Habicht takes a fairly conventional documentary standpoint, but still fixes on the odd points of this engrossing pastime, in which near-derelict cars are reanimated with love and creativity only to be quickly pulverized.
It’s a glimpse into the mirth, mayhem and pathos of provincial New Zealand, with perhaps the most endearing scenes the ones capturing the good-natured banter between the locals unwinding at the hot pools.
Cast
Uncle Bim (Himself) , Uncle Bimm (Himself) , Ben Haretuku (Himself) , Carmen Zielinski (Herself) , John Zielinski (Himself)
Director
Languages
English, Maori
Country
New Zealand
