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Tama Tu is a 2004 New Zealand short fiction film written and directed by Taika Waititi. It follows six Māori Battalion soldiers waiting for night in the ruins of an Italian home during World War II, where a sign or tohu draws their attention back to the surrounding violence. The film is relevant to viewers studying New Zealand cinema, Māori representation, wartime storytelling, and Waititi's early work.
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What is Tama Tu about?
Tama Tu follows six Māori Battalion soldiers sheltering in the ruins of an Italian home during World War II. Their jokes and camaraderie give way to a karakia after a tohu reminds them of the people dying around them.
Who wrote and directed Tama Tu?
Taika Waititi wrote and directed the 2004 New Zealand short. Its producers included Ainsley Gardiner and actor Cliff Curtis.
How long is Tama Tu?
The film runs for about 18 minutes and is classified by the New Zealand Film Commission as a comedy short. Its setting is the wartime experience of the 28th Māori Battalion in Italy.
Did Tama Tu win any festival awards?
Yes. It received a Special Jury Mention at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and won Best Short Fiction Film at the Melbourne International Film Festival.
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