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Waru (2017)

2017-10-19 · 1h 28m · EN
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Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.

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Ainsley GardinerDirectorBriar Grace SmithWriter, DirectorPaula Whetu JonesWriter, DirectorCasey KaaWriter, Director

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Tanea HekeTanea HekeCharmRoimata FoxRoimata FoxAnaheraNgapaki MoetaraNgapaki MoetaraMihiĀwhina-Rose Henare AshbyĀwhina-Rose Henare AshbyEmMaria WalkerMaria WalkerKiritapuKararaina RangihauKararaina RangihauRanuiMerehaka MaakaMerehaka MaakaHingaAcacia HapiAcacia HapiMereAntonio Te MaiohaAntonio Te MaiohaTapuMiriama McDowellMiriama McDowellBashAmber CurreenAmber CurreenTittyCohen HollowayCohen HollowayPierre

Keywords

Woman directorDomestic abuseMaori

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityWoman Director · Domestic Abuse · MaoriDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference309003 · 585789 · 585790Actor preference582449 · 585780 · 585781

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Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.

How long is Waru?

Waru has a runtime of 88 minutes.

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