Tama Tū
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Screenplay & Story
- Taika Waititi
- Original Score
- Riki Gooch
- Original Title
- Tama Tū
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- Maori
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, Whenua Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Taika Waititi
Taika Waititi
Riki Gooch
Peter Burger
Cliff Curtis, Ainsley Gardiner, Angela Littlejohn, Karl Zohrab
Department Leadership Roster
Taika Waititi
Director
Taika Waititi
Writer
Cliff Curtis
Producer
Peter Burger
Editor
Ainsley Gardiner
Producer
Kayne Horsham
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tama Tū
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Tama Tū includes Tammy Davis, Taungaroa Emile, Rob Mokaraka, Jarod Rawiri, Te Kohe Tuhaka.
When was Tama Tū released and how long is it?
Tama Tū was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Tama Tū?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tama Tū was composed by Riki Gooch.