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The Water Cycle

An award-winning short exploring man-made impacts on New Zealand’s water cycle.

26m1972

Documentary

English

Crew and Cast

Philip McDonaldDirectorSam NeillSam NeillHydro enthusiast

Storyline

An award-winning short exploring man-made impacts on New Zealand’s water cycle.

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Info

Status
Released
Released
9 September 1972
Runtime
26m

Production

Director
Philip McDonald
Writers
Philip McDonald
Studios
New Zealand National Film Unit
Countries
New Zealand

Languages

Original
English
Spoken
English