ARE YOU READY FOR THE OUTING OF A LIFETIME?

Eighty-something Tristan Arthur Jones used to write about fictional war heroes, and fell in love with every single one. He always hoped he'd meet one for real, and with the arrival of Colonel Robert Leadley at his rest home, it seems like his dreams have come true.

The Colonel moves into Tristan's room and they grow very close, much to the concern of the patronising Matron, who seems determined to interfere at every turn. There's no option but to escape.

Armed with a picnic lunch and a hip flask, Tristan and the Colonel take off in his faded Chrysler for a fateful day on the town, where promises are made, and painful secrets are revealed - but is their time up before it's really begun?

WHEN CAN I SEE THE COLONEL'S OUTING?

"The Colonel's Outing" is now available on digital download.  A special edition DVD will be available in February 2012.

Through the generous support of our sponsors and the public, "The Colonel's Outing" was shot in October 2010.  Editing was completed by Christmas and the film is currently screening at festivals around the world.

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Check out the News and Screenings page for the latest showings of around the world, and latest articles on The Colonel's Outing in the media.

WHAT'S ON THIS SITE?

The About The Film page is our hub of information about the cast and film-makers behind The Colonel's Outing, containing press releases, stills, production notes, and a director's statement.   

We've had a camera running right throughout the lead-up to the shoot, as well as the shoot itself.  To get a glimpse behind the scenes of The Colonel's Outing, check out our Video Diaries page - you can expect to see new clips on here every month or so.

Depression is a major issue for older people, particularly men, which is what interested our principal sponsor the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand in our story.  If you or someone you love is feeling depressed (or as we say in New Zealand - seems to have a touch of the JKs) check out the Depressed? page for advice.

This film couldn't have been made without our wonderful Supporters of course, the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand and Tomorrow Ltd.

If you're a film festival interested in requesting a preview screener of The Colonel's Outing,  head to our See The Film page for further information.