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Ngati Directed by Barry Barclay Produced by John O'Shea Written by Tama Poata Starring Wi Kuki Kaa Cinematography Rory O'Shea Editing by Dell King Studio New Zealand Film Commission Release date(s) 1987 Running time 92 min. Country 
New ZealandLanguage English
MaoriNgati is a 1987 New Zealand feature film directed by Barry Barclay, written by Tama Poata and produced by John O'Shea.
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Production
Ngati is of historical and cultural significance in New Zealand as it is the first feature film written and directed by Māori.[1] Producer John O'Shea, an icon in New Zealand's film industry, was the founder of independent film company Pacific Films.[2] The film is set in 1948 in a small town on the east coast of New Zealand during the impending closure of a freezing works and the threat of unemployment for the local community. Ngati was screened as part of Cannes' Critics Week.
Synopsis
In a remote seaside village, an Australian doctor becomes involved in public and personal crises.[3]
Cast
The film features veteran stage and screen actor Wi Kuki Kaa in the lead role of 'Iwi.'
Awards
- Best Film, Taormina Film Festival, Italy
- Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, Best Male Actor (Wi Kuki Kaa): 1988 New Zealand Listener Film & Television Awards
References
- ^ http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/ngati-1987
- ^ http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/ngati-1987/background
- ^ http://www.nzfilm.co.nz/FilmCatalogue/Films/Ngati.aspx
External links
Categories:- New Zealand films
- Films set in New Zealand
- 1990s drama films
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