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He always hoped he'd meet one for real, and with the arrival of Colonel Robert Leadley at his rest home, it seems like his dreams have come true.
Join these two delightful old buggers – and one nosey Matron – in THE COLONEL’S OUTING, the critically-acclaimed story of two old men finding love in a rest home, which has enchanted audiences around the world.
Now, the award-winning THE COLONEL’S OUTING is yours to own on DVD for a limited time only!
Shane Engstrom, Connecticut Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
When the Colonel moves into Tristan's room they grow very close, much to the concern of the patronising Matron, who seems determined to interfere at every turn. There's no option but to escape.
Armed with a picnic lunch and a hip flask, Tristan and the Colonel take off in his faded Chrysler for a fateful day on the town, where promises are made, and painful secrets are revealed…
But is their time up before it's really begun?
Franc Castro, Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
The journey to make THE
COLONEL’S OUTING has been a long one – this is a
film that was almost never made.
Order the limited edition DVD today and you’ll
be treated to a treasure trove of bonus features
that include…
- Show Me The Money – how the filmmakers picked themselves up after funding rejections and got this story made, via an infamous 'Grumpy Gus' viral crowdfunding video and the help of a visionary sponsor, the Mental Health Foundation
- On The Road – the intrepid search for the two classic cars that feature in the film, a 1930 Chrysler Tourer and the Matron's Hillman Superminx
- Best Of The Rest Homes – a whistlestop tour of Alberton, the historic home where the film was shot; also a location for the Oscar-winning film 'The Piano'
- Birth Of A Colonel – author Steve Attwood talks about the short story that originally brought the Colonel to life, and screenwriter Christopher Banks about the challenges involved in adapting the story for a short film
- Casting The Colonel – go behind-the-scenes of the casting process, including interviews with the actors
- Anatomy Of A Film – ever wondered what goes on outside the frame of the films you watch? This feature takes you scene by scene through the shoot, using behind the scenes footage
- The Exploding Chrysler – dramatic on-set footage when a simple driving scene goes horribly wrong
- Sounding The Colonel – hit the mute button and you'd get an idea of how important film soundtracks are; this feature takes a look at how the final mix was put together, including some final dialogue recording with the cast
- The Perfect Lampshade – when you don't have access to a limitless Hollywood budget, sometimes you have to make your own props - a look at the DIY spirit behind the making of the film
- Alberton By Night – the filmmakers return to Alberton for a very special screening of Colonel at the inaugural Alberton Film Festival, winning two awards
- The Colonel Goes To Miami - director Christopher Banks travels to Miami for the world premiere of the film in this 10-minute video diary of dodgy tour buses, broken tapes, and Segway mayhem
- “Snow” – exclusive 5-min short film made for supporters of The Colonel’s Outing
- “Tristan’s Story” – an extraordinary ad-lib 'interview' with actor Tyl von Randow, where he improvises Tristan's life history, triumphs and tragedies to date
- Trailers – including the theatrical trailer and promo for the New Zealand premiere event, 'An Evening With The Colonel's Outing'
That's
well
over an hour
of exclusive additional material!
There will only be 100 copies of THE COLONEL’S OUTING produced on DVD in this format. Each copy will be numbered, so this is your only chance to reserve your copy when it is released next month, in May.
When these sell out, that really will be it – we’re not joking!
Check out what critics and film festivals have been saying about THE COLONEL’S OUTING…
"Rich in colour and stunningly shot, The Colonel’s Outing is an absolute treat to watch and is highly recommended"
- Express
*
"...a gentle and tender tale which includes complexities which make its length of just less than 17 minutes seem almost inconceivable"
- GayNZ.com
*
"This touching tale of romance in the twilight years offers plenty of poignancy and more than a few surprises"
- Frameline Film Festival, San Francisco
*
"...a skillfully directed, emotionally rewarding experience.”
- Philadelphia Qfest
*
"...a delightful twilight years romantic comedy that gives us all hope that there might still be happiness on the horizon once the bars get too loud and the parades too crowded"
- Todd Camp, Fort Worth Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
*
"A well-made, intelligent film about a subject and characters too often ignored or trivialized in contemporary cinema"
- Kansas City Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
*
"[Director] Banks gracefully reveals a endearing gay character, closeted by age and isolation, who finds companionship again"
- Vancouver Queer Film Festival
*
LIMITED EDITION DVD
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Remember, there are only 100 copies available of this special limited edition DVD of THE COLONEL’S OUTING, so be sure to reserve your copy today!
"...addresses love beyond a certain age in a very touching way...a story with a real thread"
- Pink Apple Film Festival, Switzerland
*
"It's never too late to be who you are...the photography and staging is excellent"
- El Lugar Sin Limites Film Festival, Ecuador
*
"Funny and touching"
- Torino LGBT Film Festival, Italy
*
"A wonderful short film!”
- Amos Lassen, film reviewer and civil rights activist
*
"...goes where no film has gone before"
- Nightline, TV3
*
"...sends a message of hope to all who watch it"
- Western Leader
LIMITED EDITION DVD
TODAY
$19.95 (PAL and NTSC formats)
PRICE IN NEW ZEALAND DOLLARS
CLICK HERE FOR CURRENCY CONVERSION
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