''Jack Brown Genius'' is a 1996 New Zealand

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directed by Tony Hiles, produced by

Peter Jackson Sir Peter Robert Jackson (born 31 October 1961) is a New Zealand film director, screenwriter and producer. He is best known as the director, writer and producer of the ''Lord of the Rings'' trilogy (2001–2003) and the ''Hobbit'' trilogy ( ...

and written by both with Jackson's partner

Fran Walsh Dame Frances Rosemary Walsh (born 10 January 1959) is a New Zealand screenwriter and film producer. The partner of filmmaker Peter Jackson, Walsh has contributed to all of their films since 1989: as co-writer since '' Meet the Feebles'', and ...

. Actor

Tim Balme Timothy Guy Balme (born 18 January 1967) is a New Zealand actor and screenwriter. He's most well known for his roles on the long-running soap opera ''Shortland Street'' and '' Mercy Peak'', as well as lead roles in the cult favourites ''Brainde ...

, who had earlier starred in Jackson's movie ''

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'', plays the title role.

Synopsis

The brain of inventor Jack Brown is possessed by the soul of a medieval monk who thinks he knows the secret of how to fly.

Awards

The film won three awards at the 1996

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/ref> * Best Actor (Tim Balme) * Best Director (Tony Hiles) * Best Film Score ( Michelle Scullion) It was also nominated for the best Film award at Fantasporto

References

External links

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''Jack Brown, Genius''
thorough information and trailer on "

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