| The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls | |
| Director: | Leanne Pooley |
| Producer: | Arani Cuthbert |
| Starring: | The Topp Twins |
| Music: | The Topp Twins |
| Cinematography: | Leon Narbey Wayne Vinten |
| Editing: | Tim Woodhouse |
| Studio: | Diva Productions |
| Runtime: | 84 minutes |
| Country: | New Zealand |
| Language: | English |
The Topp Twins: Untouchable Girls is a New Zealand documentary film, directed by Leanne Pooley and released in 2009.[1] The film profiles The Topp Twins, a lesbian comedy music duo from New Zealand.[1]
One of the most successful documentary films at the New Zealand box office, the film made over $1 million in its first four weeks of release. To date, it has made almost $2 million in box office sales.[2] The film was produced by Arani Cuthbert. The cinematographer was Leon Narbey.[3]
The film was also screened internationally.[4]
The film was nominated for three awards at the 2009 Qantas Film and Television Awards, for Best Feature Film – budget under $1 million, Best Original Music in a Feature Film and Best Sound Design in a Feature Film. It won the awards for Best Feature Film and Best Original Music.
At the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival, it won the People's Choice Award for Documentaries.[5]
The film was a nominee for Outstanding Documentary at the 21st GLAAD Media Awards.[6]