Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Watching many Māori / NZ films for a uni course. Most I’ve seen cover the subject matter of Aotearoa’s early history in a black and white, good vs bad way. Māori are portrayed as savages in early films and modern films tend to lean away from elements of our history that could be controversial.
Utu provides such a nuanced and compelling take on NZ history. This film is visually stunning and shows off some great NZ locations, making the film…