Twilight of the Gods
Te Keremutunga o Nga Atua
Synopsis
A Maori warrior comes upon the aftermath of a battle and finds that the only survivor is a wounded enemy soldier. He desires to avenge his fallen countrymen by finishing off this helpless enemy, but the gods won't allow it. Anguished that he must instead treat the soldier's wounds, he's further repelled by the soldier's incessant homosexual advances. Slowly and surprisingly, a change comes over the warrior to accept the soldier's advances, but the war all too soon intrudes upon them.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 24, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stewart Main
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Main, Rangi Chadwick, Wairua Wharemate-Sadler
- Original Title
- Te Keremutunga o Nga Atua
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Zee Films Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stewart Main
Stewart Main, Rangi Chadwick, Wairua Wharemate-Sadler
Simon Raby
David Coulson
Michele Fantl
Department Leadership Roster
Stewart Main
Director
Stewart Main
Writer
Michele Fantl
Producer
Simon Raby
Director of Photography
Miro Harre
Production Design
David Coulson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twilight of the Gods
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twilight of the Gods about?
A Maori warrior comes upon the aftermath of a battle and finds that the only survivor is a wounded enemy soldier. He desires to avenge his fallen countrymen by finishing off this helpless enemy, but the gods won't allow it. Anguished that he must instead treat the soldier's wounds, he's further repelled by the soldier's incessant homosexual advances. Slowly and surprisingly, a change comes over the warrior to accept the soldier's advances, but the war all too soon intrudes upon them.
Who directed Twilight of the Gods?
Twilight of the Gods was directed by Stewart Main.
Who stars in Twilight of the Gods?
The principal cast of Twilight of the Gods includes Greg Mayor, Marton Csokas, John Maunsell, Tony Kingi, Wayne Pivac.
When was Twilight of the Gods released and how long is it?
Twilight of the Gods was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 16m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twilight of the Gods?
Twilight of the Gods holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).