Indigenous Short Films

Indigenous Short Films

HDCS
Length:100 minutes

Ross and Beth / Ross a Beth

Režie / Directed by: Hamish Bennett, 2015, 15 min.

A rough – as – guts farmer is unexpectedly forced to cope with loss, but his wife has left him an unlikely saviour.

Ebony Society / Ebenový spolek

Režie / Directed by: Tammy Davis, 2013, 10 min.

One night out stealing, two boys break into a house and find themselves confronted with an unexpected situation that will test their friendship and force them to consider another way.

Ahi Ka

Režie / Directed by: Richard Curtis, 2014, 12 min.

Left alone with just her spiritual guides a young girl upholds the prestige and sovereignty of the tribe in order to protect the land for generations to come. Due to her brave deeds, she is immortalised forever.

The Lawnmower Men of Kapu

Režie / Directed by: Libby Hakaria, 2012, 14 min.

A boy witnesses the seemingly magic powers of his Aunties and the continuation of tradition when he tries to get his three uncles to help his Aunties with the upkeep of their marae.

Mokopuna

Režie / Directed by: Ainsley Gardiner, 2008, 12 min.

After briefly befriending a young Māori boy at school, Mary becomes curious about his culture and its relevance to her. But when his curiosity turns on her, it becomes clear Mary is not ready to embrace her roots.

In the Rubbish Tin / V odpadkovém koši

Režie / Directed by: Riwia Brown, 2014, 4 min.

Based on a short story by Apirana Taylor, In The Rubbish Tin follows Pippa as she is abandoned on her birthday and escapes into an imaginary world with her friend Chubby.

Home / Domov

Režie / Directed by: Chris Molloy, 2014, 4 min.

On discovering her two sons have committed a heinous crime, a devoted mother is torn by the heartbreaking decision she must make. Her sons may eventually forgive her, but can she ever forgive herself?

Maria / Maria

Režie / Directed by: Jeremiah Tauamiti, 2016, 14 min.

Nan Maria, the elderly matriarch of a large Polynesian family, lies bedridden and speechless after a long illness. When the daily household chaos is disrupted by sudden tragedy, Nan struggles to reunite her fractured family. Then she receives help from an unexpected visitor.

Ow What! / Cože!

Režie / Directed by: Mike Jonathan, 2015, 15 min.

Te Mauri dreams of following in the footsteps of his absent rugby-playing father and finds encouragement from an unusual source.

Length: 100 min

Country of origin:

  • New Zealand

Ross and Beth / Ross a Beth

Režie / Directed by: Hamish Bennett, 2015, 15 min.

A rough – as – guts farmer is unexpectedly forced to cope with loss, but his wife has left him an unlikely saviour.

Ebony Society / Ebenový spolek

Režie / Directed by: Tammy Davis, 2013, 10 min.

One night out stealing, two boys break into a house and find themselves confronted with an unexpected situation that will test their friendship and force them to consider another way.

Ahi Ka

Režie / Directed by: Richard Curtis, 2014, 12 min.

Left alone with just her spiritual guides a young girl upholds the prestige and sovereignty of the tribe in order to protect the land for generations to come. Due to her brave deeds, she is immortalised forever.

The Lawnmower Men of Kapu

Režie / Directed by: Libby Hakaria, 2012, 14 min.

A boy witnesses the seemingly magic powers of his Aunties and the continuation of tradition when he tries to get his three uncles to help his Aunties with the upkeep of their marae.

Mokopuna

Režie / Directed by: Ainsley Gardiner, 2008, 12 min.

After briefly befriending a young Māori boy at school, Mary becomes curious about his culture and its relevance to her. But when his curiosity turns on her, it becomes clear Mary is not ready to embrace her roots.

In the Rubbish Tin / V odpadkovém koši

Režie / Directed by: Riwia Brown, 2014, 4 min.

Based on a short story by Apirana Taylor, In The Rubbish Tin follows Pippa as she is abandoned on her birthday and escapes into an imaginary world with her friend Chubby.

Home / Domov

Režie / Directed by: Chris Molloy, 2014, 4 min.

On discovering her two sons have committed a heinous crime, a devoted mother is torn by the heartbreaking decision she must make. Her sons may eventually forgive her, but can she ever forgive herself?

Maria / Maria

Režie / Directed by: Jeremiah Tauamiti, 2016, 14 min.

Nan Maria, the elderly matriarch of a large Polynesian family, lies bedridden and speechless after a long illness. When the daily household chaos is disrupted by sudden tragedy, Nan struggles to reunite her fractured family. Then she receives help from an unexpected visitor.

Ow What! / Cože!

Režie / Directed by: Mike Jonathan, 2015, 15 min.

Te Mauri dreams of following in the footsteps of his absent rugby-playing father and finds encouragement from an unusual source.

Country of origin:

  • New Zealand