Costa Botes
Costa Botes is a veteran New Zealand filmmaker known for his dedication to creating character-centered documentaries that explore themes of persistence and passion. With a career spanning several decades, he has produced notable films such as 'Struggle No More' and 'The Last Dogs of Winter,' often self-funding his projects to maintain creative independence. Botes, who has faced health challenges including metastatic prostate cancer, reflects on the privilege of filmmaking as a means of self-expression and has recently released his latest film, 'When the Cows Come Home,' which showcases the inspiring story of a farmer and his adopted cows.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| New Zealand | 2 | 9.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 8,243 | $210,000 | 359$ |
| Totals | 2 | 4,822,233 | 8,243 | $210,000 | 359$ |
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New Zealand:
Costa Botes was a well-known documentary and film-maker who inspired many with his no-nonsense attitude and generosity of spirit.
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New Zealand:
Costa Botes is a veteran film-maker who has dedicated his career to creating films with full creative independence.
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