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 Oswestry, Friday 3rd March, 7.30pm
The short film, MECA, will screen before the film
Taliesin Arts Centre Swansea, Monday 27th March, 6.00pm:
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Tuesaday 28th March, 5.30pm The short film, MECA, will screen before the film
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