O Tamaiti
Synopsis
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".
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sima Urale
- Original Title
- O Tamaiti
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sima Urale
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Sima Urale
Director
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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.
Who stars in O Tamaiti?
The principal cast of O Tamaiti includes Not specified.
When was O Tamaiti released and how long is it?
O Tamaiti was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 15m.