O Tamaiti (1997)
Shot in black and white and filmed in the Samoan language, Sima Urale's debut short film was the first film by a Samoan woman director. O Tamaiti is the story of a young boy forced to play parent in devastating circumstances. According to NZ On Screen, "O Tamaiti marked a powerful debut, winning an impressive trolley of awards, including best short at the Venice Film Festival, Best NZ Short, and another at the Chicago Film Festival".
Director: Sima Urale
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Country: New Zealand
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is O Tamaiti about?
- Shot in black and white and filmed in the Samoan language, Sima Urale's debut short film was the first film by a Samoan woman director. O Tamaiti is the story of a young boy forced to play parent in devastating circumstances. According to NZ On Screen, "O Tamaiti marked a powerful debut, winning an impressive trolley of awards, including best short at the Venice Film Festival, Best NZ Short, and another at the Chicago Film Festival".
- Who directed O Tamaiti?
- O Tamaiti was directed by Sima Urale.
- How long is O Tamaiti?
- O Tamaiti has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was O Tamaiti produced?
- O Tamaiti was produced in New Zealand.