A Woman of Good Character

A Woman of Good Character
Directed byDavid Blyth
Written byElizabeth Gowans
Produced byGrahame McLean
Starring
CinematographyJohn Earnshaw
Edited byJamie Selkirk
Music byMark Nicholas
Release date
  • 28 July 1982 (1982-07-28)
Running time
50 min (74 min)
CountryNew Zealand
LanguageEnglish

A Woman of Good Character is a 1982 New Zealand short telemovie. It aired on One on 28 July 1982. The film makers shot more scenes and it was re-released in 1983 as a full length feature titled It’s Lizzie to those Close. It tells the story of a British servant, Lizzie, who travels to New Zealand for a new opportunity.

Cast

Reception

The Press said "The film explores the male-settler mentality from the viewpoint of a woman isolated in a harsh male-orientated environment, with her stoic acceptance of the status quo underlining her lack of choice."

Awards

Feltex Television Awards 1982

References

  1. ↑ "[feature]", NZ Listener, p. 49, 24 July 1982
  2. ↑ "Television New Zealand", The Press, 28 July 1982
  3. ↑ "Sarah Peirse", NZ on Screen, 20 June 2025
  4. ↑ Martin, Helen; Edwards, Sam (1997). New Zealand film, 1912-1996. Oxford University Press. p. 94. ISBN 9780195583366.
  5. ↑ "Pioneer woman isolated in male environment", The Press, 26 July 1982
  6. ↑ "TV awards ceremony in Christchurch", The Press, 16 March 1983
  7. ↑ "TV entertainer award to Howard Morrison", The Press, 6 April 1983