Tama Tū

Tama Tū

6.8

Oct 21 2004

0h 18m

War, Comedy

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.

Tammy Davis

Tammy Davis

Māori Battalion Soldier

Taungaroa Emile

Taungaroa Emile

Māori Battalion Soldier

Rob Mokaraka

Rob Mokaraka

Māori Battalion Soldier

Jarod Rawiri

Jarod Rawiri

Māori Battalion Soldier