Te Rua (1991)

Success has its costs even when you are in the right

A hundred years after the theft from New Zealand of three irreplaceable tribal carvings, two Maori, Rewi and Peter, decide it's time for ancient grievances to be put right. Both men are in Berlin where the carvings are stored in a museum. Plans go awry when a group that Peter has assembled breaks into the museum. Rewi persuades the others to let him put his own, more daring plan into action. Tensions build and international media interest broadens when a sniper's bullet hits Peter.

Director: Barry Barclay
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 105 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Dalvanius
Cinematography: Rory O'Shea, Warrick Attewell
Editing: Dell King, Simon Reece
Production: Pacific Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

berlin, germany, new zealand, maori, cultural conflict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Te Rua about?
A hundred years after the theft from New Zealand of three irreplaceable tribal carvings, two Maori, Rewi and Peter, decide it's time for ancient grievances to be put right. Both men are in Berlin where the carvings are stored in a museum. Plans go awry when a group that Peter has assembled breaks into the museum. Rewi persuades the others to let him put his own, more daring plan into action. Tensions build and international media interest broadens when a sniper's bullet hits Peter.
Who directed Te Rua?
Te Rua was directed by Barry Barclay.
Who stars in Te Rua?
Te Rua stars Wi Kuki Kaa, Peter Kaa, Nissie Herewini, Maria Fitzi, Donna Akersten, Walter Kreye.
How long is Te Rua?
Te Rua has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
What genre is Te Rua?
Te Rua is a Drama film.
Where was Te Rua produced?
Te Rua was produced in New Zealand.