Tama Tū (2005)

  • NR
  • 01/21/2005 (US)
  • War, Comedy
  • 18m

Overview

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.

Taika Waititi

Director, Writer

Cast

Tammy Davis's headshot

Tammy Davis

Māori Battalion Soldier
Taungaroa Emile's headshot

Taungaroa Emile

Māori Battalion Soldier
Rob Mokaraka's headshot

Rob Mokaraka

Māori Battalion Soldier
Jarod Rawiri's headshot

Jarod Rawiri

Māori Battalion Soldier
Te Kohe Tuhaka's headshot

Te Kohe Tuhaka

Māori Battalion Soldier
Jeremy Randerson's headshot

Jeremy Randerson

German Soldier
Mark Ruka's headshot

Mark Ruka

Māori Battalion Soldier

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