Go behind the scenes of landmark local film 'Once Were Warriors' 🎥 This short feature gathers cast and crew as they reflect on their roles, the bold themes explored in the story, and how key scenes were brought to life. They also share when they first encountered the book, and what it meant to bring it to the screen. 🔗 Watch it now via the link, along with an interview with Mamaengaroa Pere (Grace Heke), backgrounder articles, and more in The Behind the Scenes Collection: https://www.nzonscree
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#onthisday in 1994, ‘Once Were Warriors’ premiered in Auckland 📽️ Directed by Lee Tamahori, the film portrayed the harsh realities of domestic and gang violence within an urban Māori whānau, based on Alan Duff's acclaimed novel. Its powerful depiction earned global recognition, including a screening at Cannes, and propelled the careers of its cast members to new heights. The film sparked important conversations about social issues, both locally and internationally. 🔗Check out excerpts, behind-
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#onthisday 31 years ago — 5 May 1994 — ‘Once Were Warriors’ premiered in Auckland 🎥 Directed by Lee Tamahori and produced by Robin Scholes, the film – based on Alan Duff’s powerful novel – brought to light the confronting realities of domestic and gang violence in an urban Māori whānau. Its raw portrayal earned global acclaim, including a screening at Cannes, and launched the careers of its cast internationally. The film sparked vital conversations about social issues, resonating both locally a
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Hard to believe it’s been 31 years since ‘Once Were Warriors’ first hit screens and left an unforgettable mark on local cinema 🎥 Back in 2014 — for the film’s 20th anniversary — the cast and crew reunited for documentary ‘Once Were Warriors Where Are They Now?’. Director and actor Julian Arahanga, who played gang prospect Nig, travelled across Aotearoa, Australia and the United States to bring the Heke whānau back together and reflect on the film that changed everything. From launching the inte
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