Tama Tū

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.

18min
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

Cast

Tammy Davis profile pictureTammy DavisMāori Battalion Soldier
Taungaroa Emile profile pictureTaungaroa EmileMāori Battalion Soldier
Rob Mokaraka profile pictureRob MokarakaMāori Battalion Soldier
Jarod Rawiri profile pictureJarod RawiriMāori Battalion Soldier
Te Kohe Tuhaka profile pictureTe Kohe TuhakaMāori Battalion Soldier
Jeremy Randerson profile pictureJeremy RandersonGerman Soldier
Mark Ruka profile pictureMark RukaMāori Battalion Soldier

About Tama Tū

Tama Tū 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.

Runtime: 18min

Extra details

Original Title: Tama Tū
Original Language: Maori
Directed By: Taika Waititi
Production Companies
New Zealand Film CommissionWhenua Films