“England,1904. Henslowe Fisk and his ailing father, Horatio Fisk, decide to go to a lecture given by the Swami Nala Prash on reincarnation, called ‘The Transmigration of Souls’. While there, they meet one Dean Spanley. So begins a series of dinners between Henslowe and Spanley, in which the Dean begins to recount strange recollections of his past life.
“Adapted by Alan Sharp... DEAN SPANLEY is directed by UK-born, NZ raised Toa Fraser (No.2)....
“Festival/Awards: Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2008; 32nd Portland International Film Festival 2009; Best Feature Award (joint winner); Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009; Best Feature (over $1million) - Matthew Metcalfe, Alan Harris; Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009; Best Director Film Feature - Toa Fraser; Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009; Best Supporting Actor - Peter O'Toole; Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009; Best Screenplay Film Feature - Alan Sharp; Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009; Best Editing Film Feature - Chris Plummer; Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009; Best Costume Design - Odile Dicks-Mireaux; Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009; Best Make-up Design - Marese Langan.” - New Zealand Film Commission; www.nzfilm.co.nz/film/dean-spanley; 21/01/2014.