Apparatus (2018)
Apparatus weaves the development of gender and identity within the indigenous culture in Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand. Samoan artist Tanu Gago juxtaposes mesmerising footage of boys in their varied development of selfhood and actualisation with imagery of sculpted men from a different time and space, tracing the colonial influence on the expression of masculinity.
Director: Tanu Gago
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: September 1, 2018
Screenplay
Editing: Tanu Gago
Production: FAF SWAG
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Apparatus about?
- Apparatus weaves the development of gender and identity within the indigenous culture in Aotearoa, the Māori name for New Zealand. Samoan artist Tanu Gago juxtaposes mesmerising footage of boys in their varied development of selfhood and actualisation with imagery of sculpted men from a different time and space, tracing the colonial influence on the expression of masculinity.
- Who directed Apparatus?
- Apparatus was directed by Tanu Gago.
- How long is Apparatus?
- Apparatus has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is Apparatus?
- Apparatus is a Documentary film.
- Where was Apparatus produced?
- Apparatus was produced in New Zealand.