Ka Whawhai Tonu

2024
1h 55m

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

130

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Jason Flemyng, Cliff Curtis, Temuera Morrison, Toby Parkinson, Miriama Smith, Tim Worrall, Paku Fernandez, Hinerangi Harawira-Nicholas, Te Wakaunua Te Kurapa, Mike Jonathan, and Piripi Curtis in Ka Whawhai Tonu (2024)

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Set in New Zealand in 1864, follows the story of a crucial conflict of the nation's first land warfare, fought between Maori and colonial soldiers against insurmountable odds.Set in New Zealand in 1864, follows the story of a crucial conflict of the nation's first land warfare, fought between Maori and colonial soldiers against insurmountable odds.Set in New Zealand in 1864, follows the story of a crucial conflict of the nation's first land warfare, fought between Maori and colonial soldiers against insurmountable odds.

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

130

YOUR RATING

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- 5 nominations

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The film reunites actors Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis, both of whom starred in the iconic New Zealand film "Once Were Warriors."

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10/10

Very moving, intense, beautifully shot

I am very proud to see such an important part of Aotearoa New Zealand's histories told through this beautifully shot and scored film. The character story is well told against an historic context. Excellent performances by well known Maori actors, and some amazing new talent. Set in times of colonial war and land theft, at times hard to watch as the fighting and violence in the context of trench warfare is very realistic, and at close quarters. It is wonderful seeing a film almost entirely in te reo Maori. The score by Tiki Taane adds to the cinematic quality of the film. I would love to see more films of this quality about Maori and New Zealand histories. (IMDB unfortunately does not allow macrons)