Making Utu
“100 years ago is today - the past is the present - the future is now”
Synopsis
Making of documentary on the set of New Zealand's first epic Utu (1983), working with little money and dealing respectfully with matters of cultural protocol. Merata Mita discusses complex issues of inter-cultural conflict.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaylene Preston
- Original Title
- Making Utu
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
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What is Making Utu about?
Making of documentary on the set of New Zealand's first epic Utu (1983), working with little money and dealing respectfully with matters of cultural protocol. Merata Mita discusses complex issues of inter-cultural conflict.
Who directed Making Utu?
Making Utu was directed by Gaylene Preston.
Who stars in Making Utu?
The principal cast of Making Utu includes Anzac Wallace, Merata Mita, Geoff Murphy, Lee Tamahori, Bruno Lawrence.
When was Making Utu released and how long is it?
Making Utu was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 48m.