Tama Tū /
Tama Tū (Sons of Tū: The God of War) 6 Maori Battalion soldiers wait for night to fall in the ruins of a ruined Italian home. Forced into silence they keep themselves amused like any boys would, with jokes and laughter. As they try and ignore the reminders of war around them, a tohu (sign) brings th...
| Other Authors: | , , |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
| Language Notes: | In English. |
| Published: |
New Zealand :
New Zealand Film Commission,
2004.
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| Online Access: | Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press) |
| Summary: | Tama Tū (Sons of Tū: The God of War) 6 Maori Battalion soldiers wait for night to fall in the ruins of a ruined Italian home. Forced into silence they keep themselves amused like any boys would, with jokes and laughter. As they try and ignore the reminders of war around them, a tohu (sign) brings them back to the world of the dying. They gather to say a karakia (prayer) to unite their spirits before they head back into the dark of war. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed July 20, 2017). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (18 min.) |
| Playing Time: | 00:17:49 |
| Awards: | Won 2005 Aspen Shortsfest, The Ellen - Distinctive Achievement Won 2005 Berlin International Film Festival, Panorama Special Jury Short Film Award Won 2005 Indianapolis International Film Festival Grand Jury Prize, Best Short Won 2005 Palm Springs International ShortFest Jury Award, Best Live Action Over 15 Minutes Won 2005 Stockholm Film Festival, Best Short Film Won 2005 Sundance Film Festival, Short Filmmaking Award - Honorable Mention Won 2005 VC FilmFest - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, New Directors/New Visions Award |