Marama
Anti-colonial horror at its finest, Mārama is moving, cathartic, and one of my favorite films to see come out of New Zealand.
Marama
1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman, Mary, arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.
Genre
Horror,
Indigenous Peoples Experience,
Colonialism
Web Site
Runtime
89
Language
Maori,
English
Director
Taratoa Stappard
Producer
Sharlene George,
Ricky Russell-Waipuka,
Rouzie Hassanova
Writer(s)
Taratoa Stappard
Cast
Ariāna Osborne,
Toby Stephens,
Umi Myers,
Errol Shand
Played at
Monica Film Center 4.17.26 - 4.23.26
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