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'My Māori gothic love letter to our land': The feature film representing NZ at the Oscars
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The film 'Mārama', directed by Taratoa Stappard, has been selected as New Zealand's official entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 99th Oscars. The movie explores themes of colonial heritage and Māori identity through a gothic lens.
Why it matters
The selection highlights the global recognition of indigenous storytelling and the cultural significance of New Zealand's film industry.
Writer-director Taratoa Stappard says the film Mārama is a love letter to "our land, our ancestors and the stories that live in the shadows ".
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