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Tama Tū (2004)
By: Sylwia Date: January 6, 2018, 1:12 pm
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Tama Tū (Sons of Tū: The God of War)
HTML http://www.tamatu.co.nz/
HTML https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ymh0arjaE-U
Writer and Director: Taika Waititi
Starring: Taungaroa Emile, Mark Ruka, Tammy Davis, Rob Makaraka,
Te Kohe Tuhaka, Jarod Rawiri
Synopsis
Six Maori Battalion soldiers wait for night to fall in the ruins
of a ruined Italian home. Forced into silence they keep
themselves amused like any boys would, with jokes and laughter.
As they try and ignore the reminders of war around them, a tohu
(sign) brings them back to the world of the dying. They gather
to say a karakia (prayer) to unite their spirits before they
head back into the dark of war. Even at war, boys will be boys.
DIRECTOR’S NOTES
This is not a film about war, it is a film about the vitality of
life. With Tama Tu, I wanted to capture the feeling that in the
darkest of situations there are some events that stand out,
brief moments that show how we humans seek out the light, the
joy in life, regardless of our surroundings or situation. The
story of the soldiers is simple. They are a bunch of young men,
all Maori, from rural New Zealand (possibly some are related),
who have a special bond, strengthened by their character, their
culture and each other. They are a tight unit, they know each
other and care for each other, they are brothers, but most of
all, they are young boys.
FESTIVALS and AWARDS
2nd Place Audience Award - National Geographic All Roads
Festival 2004
Honorable Mention in Short Filmmaking – Sundance Film
Festival 2005
The Special Jury Prize – Berlin Film Festival 2005
The Special Jury Prize – Aspen Shortsfest 2005
1st Prize, Short Film Competition – Stockholm International
Film Festival 2005
1st Place, Best Live Action – Palm Springs International
Short Film Festival 2005
Linda Mabalot New Director’s/New Visions Award – VC LA Asian
Pacific Film Festival 2005
Best Short Film – Grand Jury Prize – Indianapolis
International Film Festival 2005
Best Fiction Short Film – Melbourne International Film
Festival 2005
Honourable Jury Mention – St Tropez Film Festival 2005
Official Selection – Berlin Film Festival 2005
Official Selection – Sundance Film Festival 2005
Official Selection – Aspen Filmfest 2005
Coopers Award for Best Film – Flickerfest, Australia 2006
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Re: Tama Tu (2004)
By: Sylwia Date: January 20, 2018, 5:00 pm
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more production photos (without Taika though) on the website:
HTML http://www.tamatu.co.nz/photos.html
Film Stills:
HTML http://www.tamatu.co.nz/filmstills.html
Art Work and Storyboards (40 drawings most likely drawn by
Taika):
HTML http://www.tamatu.co.nz/art.html
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