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| Day Trip |
DATE: Friday 24 June
TIME: 7pm
COST: $5 (under 12’s free)
In association with the Wairoa Maori Film Festival and curated by Leo Koziol.
Seats are limited, bookings advised.
Please note some of the films may have content that is unsuitable for children – please use your discretion.
Return to Matariki 2011 programme summary. |
PROGRAMMEProgramme curated by the Wairoa Maori Film Festival.
Presented in association with the New Zealand Film Commission.
SEE WHAT LOVE CAN DO // Bella Kalolo
The inspiring music video to Michael Bennett’s MATARIKI multicultural South Auckland feature film, with the uplifting waiata of Bella Kalolo and the Otara Choir.
THE WINTER BOY
// Rachel House NZ 2010 8 mins P: Hineani Melbourne Writer Kylie Meehan
A Mother tries to comfort her grieving son, but an outing to the local aquarium places further strain on their troubled relationship - until her son finds a reason to let his mother in again. Cast: Tahei Simpson and Te Aho Whitu (“Rocky” from “Boy”).
TAKU RAKAU E
// Kararaina Rangihau (Tuhoe, Te Arawa) NZ 2010 15 mins Producer Merata Mita
The song Taku Rakau E is said to have been written by the revered Tuhoe composer Mihikitekapua in 1873 when she was over 100 years old. In this beautiful depiction of the song, warring nations fight over the breathtaking and treasured region around Lake Waikaremoana. This inspiring film captures the strength of Mihikitekapua’s spirit, the ancient art of storytelling and the significance of this sacred melody which has survived through generations.
REDEMPTION // 2010 NZ 17 mins Director Katie Wolfe (Adult Content)
A love story featuring two young Maoris. A story about growing up and an unusual relationship that is simple, moving and tragic. A boy, a girl … and a step too far into a personal abyss of violence and pain. Survival may not bring a happy ending. Cast: Pana Hema-Taylor, Sera Henare, Karlos Drinkwater. Writers Tim Balme, Renae Maihi & Katie Wolfe based on story by Phil Kawana.
ZERO // 2010 NZ 16 mins Director Leo Woodhead
In a rough neighbourhood, a volatile teenager struggles to detach himself from the influence of his imprisoned father. Attracting the sympathy of the girl next door and given direction by a local mechanic, the boy starts to glimpse an alternate path for himself. But as the trio spend more time together, the boy’s violent emotions re-emerge, threatening to destroy his chance of a new beginning. Cast: Hunter MacDonald, Emily Barclay, Erroll Shand, Nicola Kawana, Jason Capper.
MANUREWA // 2010 Sam Peacocke 19 mins (Adult Content/Violence)
A multi-stranded, narrative impression of a tragic robbery that took place in Manurewa, New Zealand.
DAY TRIP // 2010 NZ 11 mins Director Zoe McIntosh
A gang member wakes up one morning and decides he needs a day off, so he impulsively decides to take a short ferry trip. With his tattooed face, black leather clothing, and prominent gang patch, the gangster is a fish out of water when he arrives in the idyllic small port town of Picton. The experience he has there will change his outlook on life forever. Cast: Tuhoe Isaac. |