R16. Includes stories that explore grief, domestic violence and suicide. This programme of New Zealand short films is also full of beauty and hope.
The Messiah
Year: 2018
Director: Vela Manusaute
Duration: 15 minutes
Language: English
Nation: Niue, Tonga
A young runaway finds refuge with a 17 year-old self proclaimed Messiah in a South Auckland garage only to discover that true salvation is in his own hands.
My Friend Michael Jones
Year: 2018
Director: Ian Leaupepe, Samson Rambo
Duration: 15 minutes
Language: English, Samoan
Nation: Samoa
A high school misfit with severe OCD forms an unlikely bond with a popular classmate through a shared passion for music and dance. An inspiring story of friendship that connects Pasifika culture, LGBTQI awareness, overcoming bullying, and anxiety disorder.
The Crossroads: Le Māgafā
Year: 2018
Director: Sani Sagala
Duration: 3 minutes
Language: English, Samoan
Nation: Samoa
As a note to inspire, Samoan born Kas Futialo aka Tha Feelstyle, pioneering Hip Hop artist, reflects on the 4 elements influencing his life journey and meeting at The Crossroads: Le Māgafā.
My Brother Mitchell
Year: 2018
Director: Todd Karehana
Duration: 15 minutes
Language: English and Māori
Nation: Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi
Todd struggles to comprehend the death of his brother Mitchell. On the last night of the tangi, Todd removes Mitchell’s body from the coffin, taking him on a long journey away from grief and Mitchell’s imminent burial. Their mother Alma awakes to the disappearance of her two boys. In her distraught state she follows their trail in order to save them from further harm and help her family, and herself, find solace through tragedy.
The Gravedigger of Kapu
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE PREMIERE
Year: 2018
Director: Libby Hakaraia
Duration: 16 minutes
Language: English, Māori
Nation: Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Kapumanawāwhiti
The last gravedigger in a Māori community struggles to find a younger man to whom he can pass on his skills and knowledge. When he meets a seemingly ideal candidate, the younger man must rise not only to the physical, but also the spiritual and emotional challenges. To be a gravedigger means accepting deep responsibilities.
Aotearoa Shorts also screen on Sunday 24 March at 5 pm at Ngā Purapura
Book tickets online at iticket.co.nz
R16. Includes stories that explore grief, domestic violence and suicide. This programme of New Zealand short films is also full of beauty and hope.
The Messiah
Year: 2018
Director: Vela Manusaute
Duration: 15 minutes
Language: English
Nation: Niue, Tonga
A young runaway finds refuge with a 17 year-old self proclaimed Messiah in a South Auckland garage only to discover that true salvation is in his own hands.
Year: 2018
Director: Ian Leaupepe, Samson Rambo
Duration: 15 minutes
Language: English, Samoan
Nation: Samoa
A high school misfit with severe OCD forms an unlikely bond with a popular classmate through a shared passion for music and dance. An inspiring story of friendship that connects Pasifika culture, LGBTQI awareness, overcoming bullying, and anxiety disorder.
Year: 2018
Director: Sani Sagala
Duration: 3 minutes
Language: English, Samoan
Nation: Samoa
As a note to inspire, Samoan born Kas Futialo aka Tha Feelstyle, pioneering Hip Hop artist, reflects on the 4 elements influencing his life journey and meeting at The Crossroads: Le Māgafā.
Year: 2018
Director: Todd Karehana
Duration: 15 minutes
Language: English and Māori
Nation: Ngāti Awa, Te Arawa, Ngāti Ruapani, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi
Todd struggles to comprehend the death of his brother Mitchell. On the last night of the tangi, Todd removes Mitchell’s body from the coffin, taking him on a long journey away from grief and Mitchell’s imminent burial. Their mother Alma awakes to the disappearance of her two boys. In her distraught state she follows their trail in order to save them from further harm and help her family, and herself, find solace through tragedy.
SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE PREMIERE
Year: 2018
Director: Libby Hakaraia
Duration: 16 minutes
Language: English, Māori
Nation: Ngāti Raukawa ki te Tonga, Ngāti Kapumanawāwhiti
The last gravedigger in a Māori community struggles to find a younger man to whom he can pass on his skills and knowledge. When he meets a seemingly ideal candidate, the younger man must rise not only to the physical, but also the spiritual and emotional challenges. To be a gravedigger means accepting deep responsibilities.
Aotearoa Shorts also screen on Sunday 24 March at 5 pm at Ngā Purapura
Book tickets online at iticket.co.nz
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