Gurl
“Aroha in the land of forbidden fruit”
Synopsis
This short film takes place one frantic night as a beautiful young sex worker waits for her salesman lover to whisk her away from her last night on the strip to live happily ever after. But it’s 1975 and she’s a Māori drag queen. And he’s not the ‘white knight’ he said he was.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
GURL | Amanduh & Brady reflect on 'Gurl' | NZIFF July 26 to August 2
Type: Featurette • Published 2020-07-31
Top Cast
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Jay Tewake
GURL/Carmen
Mika X.
Older Carmen
Regan Taylor
Ed/Retired All Black
Jackie Clarke
Sapphire
Brady Peeti
Gypsy
Ramon Te Wake
Mystik Ra
Richie Cattell
Rugby Lad
Gabriel Faatau'uu-Satiu
Strap Boy
Whetū Fala
Whaea
Danielle Hayes
Terracotta Blade
Amanduh La Hoare
Lofty Queen
Amanaki Prescott-Faletau
Mystik Ama
Rosanna Raymond
Mystik Maiden
Aaron Ward
White Knight
Release History & Theatrical Window
New Zealand International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$380K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mika X.
- Original Title
- Gurl
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $380K
- Production Studios
- Patangaroa Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mika X.
Anastasia Doniants
Gerry Pass, Mika X.
Department Leadership Roster
Anastasia Doniants
Editor
Mika X.
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gurl
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What is Gurl about?
This short film takes place one frantic night as a beautiful young sex worker waits for her salesman lover to whisk her away from her last night on the strip to live happily ever after. But it’s 1975 and she’s a Māori drag queen. And he’s not the ‘white knight’ he said he was.
Who directed Gurl?
Gurl was directed by Mika X..
Who stars in Gurl?
The principal cast of Gurl includes Jay Tewake, Mika X., Regan Taylor, Jackie Clarke, Brady Peeti.
When was Gurl released and how long is it?
Gurl was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 20m.