Waru
Synopsis
Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.
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WARU - In cinemas 19 OctoberOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-09-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New Zealand International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Briar Grace Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Awanui Simich-Pene, Paula Whetu Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Briar Grace Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Paula Whetu Jones
- Original Score
- Lauren King
- Original Title
- Waru
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Brown Sugar Apple Grunt
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Briar Grace Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Awanui Simich-Pene, Paula Whetu Jones
Briar Grace Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, Paula Whetu Jones
Lauren King
Drew Sturge
Rajneel Singh
Department Leadership Roster
Rajneel Singh
Editor
Briar Grace Smith
Director
Casey Kaa
Director
Ainsley Gardiner
Director
Katie Wolfe
Director
Chelsea Cohen
Director
Renae Maihi
Director
Awanui Simich-Pene
Director
Briar Grace Smith
Writer
Casey Kaa
Writer
Ainsley Gardiner
Writer
Katie Wolfe
Writer
Chelsea Cohen
Writer
Renae Maihi
Writer
Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waru
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Waru about?
Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.
Who directed Waru?
Waru was directed by Briar Grace Smith, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Katie Wolfe, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Awanui Simich-Pene, Paula Whetu Jones.
Who stars in Waru?
The principal cast of Waru includes Tanea Heke, Roimata Fox, Ngapaki Moetara, Āwhina-Rose Henare Ashby, Maria Walker.
When was Waru released and how long is it?
Waru was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Waru?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Waru was composed by Lauren King.