Eagle Vs Shark to Screen on SBS One

August 03, 2010 11:55

This August SBS celebrates the release of feature film 'Boy' - http://www.sbs.com.au/films/movie/7397/Boy - with the Australian free-to-air premiere of 'Eagle Vs Shark' followed by a special New Zealand package of short films.

To coincide with the Australian theatrical release of Taika Waititi’s latest film 'Boy' (in
cinemas nationally from 26 August) SBS is delighted to announce the Australian free-to-air
premiere of Waititi’s first feature, 'Eagle Vs Shark', on Saturday, 28 August at 10.10pm
on SBS ONE.

Borne from the Sundance Lab, and starring Jemaine Clement (SBS’s 'Flight of the
Conchords'), 'Eagle Vs Shark' is a wonderfully awkward and sweet romantic comedy about
growing up, love, revenge and video games. Superbly played and scripted, and with a
choice '90s soundtrack, 'Eagle Vs Shark' follows the story of two lonely misfits as they
discover the right match isn't always perfect.

In Waititi’s latest instalment, it’s heroes, magic and Michael Jackson in 'Boy'. Set in 1984
the coming-of-age comedy follows the story of 11-year-old Boy as he reacquaints himself
with his absent father, and comes to terms with the reality of the man he remembered as
his hero.

Following the premiere broadcast of 'Eagle Vs Shark' will be a New Zealand S.O.S. special featuring shorts by Waititi starting from 11.45pm. This will include:

'Two Cars, One Night
'This is Her'
'Nature’s Way'
'Tama Tu'

Contact details:

Location: (Nationwide)

Contact: SBS One

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