Tama Tū (2004)
Six Māori Battalion soldiers camped in Italian ruins wait for night to fall. In the silence, the bros-in-arms distract themselves with jokes. A tohu (sign) brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Director Taika Waititi describes the soldiers as young men with "a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each other.
Director: Taika Waititi
Genre: War, Comedy
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: October 21, 2004
Cast
- Tammy Davis - Māori Battalion Soldier
- Taungaroa Emile - Māori Battalion Soldier
- Rob Mokaraka - Māori Battalion Soldier
- Jarod Rawiri - Māori Battalion Soldier
- Te Kohe Tuhaka - Māori Battalion Soldier
- Jeremy Randerson - German Soldier
- Mark Ruka - Māori Battalion Soldier
Screenplay
Music: Riki Gooch
Editing: Peter Burger
Production: New Zealand Film Commission, Whenua Films
Country: New Zealand
Language: Maori
Original Language: mi
Themes
Battlefields and Military Operations, The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
army, prayer, italy, world war ii, new zealand, crow, morality, soldier, rubble, ruins, toy soldier, moral dilemma, battalion, camaraderie, soldiers
More Films by Director: Taika Waititi
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tama Tū about?
- Six Māori Battalion soldiers camped in Italian ruins wait for night to fall. In the silence, the bros-in-arms distract themselves with jokes. A tohu (sign) brings them back to reality, and they gather to say a karakia before returning to the fray. Director Taika Waititi describes the soldiers as young men with "a special bond, strengthened by their character, their culture and each other.
- Who directed Tama Tū?
- Tama Tū was directed by Taika Waititi.
- Who stars in Tama Tū?
- Tama Tū stars Tammy Davis, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Mokaraka, Jarod Rawiri, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Jeremy Randerson.
- How long is Tama Tū?
- Tama Tū has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Tama Tū?
- Tama Tū is a War, Comedy film.
- Where was Tama Tū produced?
- Tama Tū was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Tama Tū?
- The themes of Tama Tū include: Battlefields and Military Operations, The Horror of War and Humanity.