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New Zealand-1981: Christ Church Russell - Oldest Church in New Zealand with Cemetery

  • Year1981
  • Decade1980s
  • LocationNew Zealand
  • Duration5s
  • Price$149 USD
  • Collection1981 New Zealand
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Christ Church Russell - Oldest Church in New Zealand... — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1981 showing Christ Church Russell in New Zealand, the oldest church in the country. The clip opens with a view of the white Anglican church and its prominent sign, then pans across the historic building with its Gothic windows and small bell tower. The surrounding cemetery features weathered gravestones and lush greenery. Interior shots reveal the simple altar, wooden pews, and stained glass windows, capturing the quiet, nostalgic atmosphere of a mid-20th century religious landmark. The film exhibits natural grain and color fading typical of Super 8 footage.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Shot details
InteriorExterior
Resolution
4K Digitally Restored
License
Royalty-Free Direct from Stockfilm
Delivery
Instant Digital Download
Duration
5s
Price
$149 USD
Clip ID
122833507

Rights & Clearance

No recognizable people, logos, or music are flagged. Lower-risk for commercial use, subject to your own review.

  • People visible: No
  • Logos / trademarks: No
  • Audible music: No

Flags come from automated catalog metadata, not a legal opinion. The source is an original 8mm / Super 8 Home Movie reel. For high-stakes commercial use, request a full rights review.

Source & Documentation

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Date
1981 Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Date evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual or technical evidence; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Location
New Zealand Estimated (Based on visual or technical evidence.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no independent reel-level note corroborates it.
Licensing route
Direct license available from Stockfilm

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Topics & Keywords

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  • cemetary
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  • new zealand
  • 1981
  • 1981 New Zealand church footage
  • Christ Church Russell
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  • vintage 8mm film
  • Super 8 home movie
  • Anglican church
  • Gothic architecture
  • cemetery gravestones
  • white wooden church
  • historic landmark
  • 1980s archival footage
  • retro religious building
  • New Zealand heritage
  • vintage film footage
  • 8mm home movie
  • nostalgic church interior
  • old church exterior
  • 8mm film
  • vintage Super 8
  • documentary footage

Archive Intelligence

Archive brief fit
Useful 1981 New Zealand 8mm footage for documentary or museum edits needing a visitor-shot view of Christ Church Russell and its churchyard.

Still Frames From This Clip

1981 New Zealand home-movie frame showing the Christ Church Russell sign, white church exterior, arched windows, greenery, and cemetery markers.
Christ Church Russell sign and church exterior with cemetery markers in the foreground.

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