Creative New Zealand

Women talk about the circumstances that drove them to seek illegal abortions and the often traumatic result. Interwoven with historical photographs and newsreel footage, the stories expose how the reality of women's lives were counterposed to what was socially and morally expected of them.

This re-imagining of the ubiquitous blue and white ‘willow china’ ceramic pattern tells a tragic story — supposedly derived from an ancient Chinese folktale — of lovers fleeing an angry father.

Featuring dancer Alex Leonhartsberger and set within the landscapes of Aotearoa, ‘The Final Rest’ follows Alex as he reaches the final destination of his journey. Confronting ideas of mortality, acceptance, and stillness, this film reflects on the human desire to keep moving while exploring the moment of finding a place to rest.