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Woodenhead

A Grimm Musical Fairytale

20035.21h 30m

Overview

An innocent rubbish tip assistant, Gert, is given the task of escorting a beautiful mute "princess", Plum, on a perilous journey to meet her prospective husband. Their journey is fraught with danger, challenges, romance and discovery. In surreal action, they encounter a menagerie of characters and animals in far-flung corners of New Zealand.

Directed by Florian Habicht
Written by Florian Habicht
Produced by Florian Habicht
Box OfficeBudget: $27K0

Top Cast

N

Nicholas Butler

Gert

T

Teresa Peters

Plum

S

Steve Abel

Gert's vocals

M

Mardi Potter

Plum's vocals

T

Tony Bishop

Goerdel

Lutz Halbhubner

Lutz Halbhubner

Goerdel's vocals & radio DJ

Matthew Sunderland

Matthew Sunderland

Gustav the Strongman

W

Warwick Broadhead

Hugo

D

David Hornblow

The Tramp

Matthew Sunderland

Matthew Sunderland

Tramp's vocals

About Woodenhead

Woodenhead is a fantasy, music film released in 2003. Directed by Florian Habicht, it stars Nicholas Butler, Teresa Peters, Steve Abel. An innocent rubbish tip assistant, Gert, is given the task of escorting a beautiful mute "princess", Plum, on a perilous journey to meet her prospective husband. Their journey is fraught with danger, challenges, romance and discovery. In surreal action, they encounter a menagerie of characters and animals in far-flung corners of New Zealand.

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