Testament

2003

A Missionary's crisis of faith over an act of adultery that lead to the death in childbirth of his lover. Set in colonial New Zealand, and filmed on location at Ewelme Cottage and Karekare beach.

Stills gallery


Testament film titles The Adulterer (Richard Thompson) kneeling on the beach The Adulterer (Richard Thompson) on the beach The Midwife (Bernice Tuffery) attending the still-birth
Bloody bowl at the still-birth The Adulterer (Richard Thompson) and the Adultress (Gina-marie Hufton) in the throes of passion The Adulterer (Richard Thompson) and the Cuckold (Greg Smith) attending the still-birth The Adulterer (Richard Thompson) and the Witness (Sam Cruickshank) attending the still-birth
The Adulterer (Richard Thompson) on the beach

DVD releases


Testament DVD cover Testament

Featuring: 2004 Director's Cut / original 2003 cut / 4 behind-the-scenes features / photo gallery / script / a page from the waterlogged Bible featured in the film

DVD Format: Widescreen / high bitrate 720 x 576 PAL / 2 channel Dolby Digital / Amaray DVD colour case

Moviefest DVD cover Moviefest

A compilation DVD released by the MovieFest Charitable Trust Opens in a new window, featuring their favourite shorts from 2003, including Testament.

Mike and Andy's Movie Bonanza DVD cover Mike & Andy's Movie Bonanza

Featuring: A compilation of award-winning short films by Michael Travis and Andy Jenkins, including The Devil's Library, The House of Raging Women, Time of Lights, Testament, A Fishy Tale, Supermarket Shopping and Beyond the Foyer

DVD Format: Widescreen & 4:3 / High bitrate 720 x 576 PAL / 2 channel Dolby Digital / Amaray DVD colour case