We Are Still Here (15)
Directors: Beck Cole, Dena Curtis, Tracey Rigney, Danielle MacLean, Tim Worrall, Renae Maihi, Miki Magasiva, Mario Gaoa, Richard Curtis, Chantelle Burgoyne
Australia/NZ, 2022, 1 hour 22 minutes, Maori, Samoan, Waramungu with subtitles
The collective work of ten Indigenous filmmakers, this subtly interweaves eight stunning tales of Indigenous struggle to tell a sweeping story of hope and survival. Deftly moving from the earliest days of European arrival, the Maori Wars, life in the trenches of World War 1 through to a dystopian vision of a future Aotearoa, this is a powerful statement of Indigenous resilience and vitality in the face of persistent oppression. Swinging between dark drama and light comedy - often within a single story - these works form a collective narrative of cultural pride and contemporary Indigenous activism.
“unquestionably memorable and, at times, a thrilling achievement, one that imparts a wonderful sense of growing, expanding and evolving” Guardian
“a rich and satisfying cinematic experience,” Eye For Film
Indigenous Languages Tour
Kinokulture, Friday 3rd March, 7.30pm
w/Short Film Included: MECA
Taliesin, Monday 27th March, 6.00pm:
Aberystwyth Arts, Tuesaday 28th March, 5.30pm
w/Short Film Included: MECA
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