Be Merry
Synopsis
Raised in 1980s Russell by Merry, an artist whose life became local folklore, filmmaker Gwen Isaac returns to her Far North hometown to untangle fact from family legend and confront the inheritance she carries into her own motherhood.
Release History & Theatrical Window
New Zealand International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gwen Isaac
- Screenplay & Story
- Gwen Isaac
- Original Title
- Be Merry
- Release Date
- 02/08/2026
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gwen Isaac
Gwen Isaac
John Silvester
Gwen Isaac
Department Leadership Roster
Gwen Isaac
Director
Gwen Isaac
Screenplay
Gwen Isaac
Producer
John Silvester
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Be Merry.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Be Merry
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Be Merry about?
Raised in 1980s Russell by Merry, an artist whose life became local folklore, filmmaker Gwen Isaac returns to her Far North hometown to untangle fact from family legend and confront the inheritance she carries into her own motherhood.
Who directed Be Merry?
Be Merry was directed by Gwen Isaac.
Who stars in Be Merry?
The principal cast of Be Merry includes Not specified.
When was Be Merry released and how long is it?
Be Merry was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.