Tama Tū (2004)
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Six Māori Battalion soldiers camped in Italian ruins wait for night to fall. In the silence, the bros-in-arms distract themselves with jokes. A tohu (sign) brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Director Taika Waititi describes the soldiers as young men with "a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each other." Shot in the rubble of the old Wellington Hospital, Tama Tū won international acclaim. Invited to over 40 international festivals, its many awards included honourable mentions at Sundance and Berlin.
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Tammy DavisMāori Battalion Soldier
Taungaroa EmileMāori Battalion Soldier
Rob MokarakaMāori Battalion Soldier
Jarod RawiriMāori Battalion Soldier
Te Kohe TuhakaMāori Battalion Soldier
Jeremy RandersonGerman Soldier
Mark RukaMāori Battalion SoldierKeywords
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What is Tama Tū about?
Six Māori Battalion soldiers camped in Italian ruins wait for night to fall. In the silence, the bros-in-arms distract themselves with jokes. A tohu (sign) brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Director Taika Waititi describes the soldiers as young men with "a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each other." Shot in the rubble of the old Wellington Hospital, Tama Tū won international acclaim. Invited to over 40 international festivals, its many awards included honourable mentions at Sundance and Berlin.
How long is Tama Tū?
Tama Tū has a runtime of 18 minutes.
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