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The Convert
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New Zealand in the 1830s is a Māori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to the newly established British Settlement, Epworth. When the ship anchors for repairs, Munro finds himself caught up in a battle between Māori tribes and witnesses the slaughter of innocents at the hands of chief Akatārawa (LAWRENCE MAKOARE). Munro manages to save the life of Rangimai (TIOREORE NGATAI-MELBOURNE), the daughter of Maianui (ANTONIO TE MAIOHA), a rival chief whose land Epworth leases in a delicate arrangement. As Munro begins to experience the white townsfolk’s entrenched racism and paranoia towards the Māori, he finds himself increasingly ostracised within the community he is meant to serve and realises he has been brought to this isolated British outpost merely to add the veneer of civilisation. After one of Maianui’s men is murdered under mysterious circumstances, Munro and Rangimai make the difficult journey into prohibited lands ruled by Māori warlords, in the hope of repairing the injustice.
A visceral cinematic experience from Maori director, Lee Tamahori (Once Were Warriors, Die Another Day),and the producers of One Life, The Outrun, The Water Diviner, and The Matrix.
“Magnificent… Historical accuracy that cuts to the cinematic bone" FILM THREAT
★★★★ “An epic experience" MOVIE NATION
studio:
- VERTIGO RELEASING
Run Time:
- 120
Director:
- Lee Tamahori
Actor:
- Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare
Main Language:
- English
Number of Discs:
- 1
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Release Date: 27 January 2025
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New Zealand in the 1830s is a Māori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to the newly established British Settlement, Epworth. When the ship anchors for repairs, Munro finds himself caught up in a battle between Māori tribes and witnesses the slaughter of innocents at the hands of chief Akatārawa (LAWRENCE MAKOARE). Munro manages to save the life of Rangimai (TIOREORE NGATAI-MELBOURNE), the daughter of Maianui (ANTONIO TE MAIOHA), a rival chief whose land Epworth leases in a delicate arrangement. As Munro begins to experience the white townsfolk’s entrenched racism and paranoia towards the Māori, he finds himself increasingly ostracised within the community he is meant to serve and realises he has been brought to this isolated British outpost merely to add the veneer of civilisation. After one of Maianui’s men is murdered under mysterious circumstances, Munro and Rangimai make the difficult journey into prohibited lands ruled by Māori warlords, in the hope of repairing the injustice.
A visceral cinematic experience from Maori director, Lee Tamahori (Once Were Warriors, Die Another Day),and the producers of One Life, The Outrun, The Water Diviner, and The Matrix.
“Magnificent… Historical accuracy that cuts to the cinematic bone" FILM THREAT
★★★★ “An epic experience" MOVIE NATION
studio:
- VERTIGO RELEASING
Run Time:
- 120
Director:
- Lee Tamahori
Actor:
- Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Antonio Te Maioha, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare
Main Language:
- English
Number of Discs:
- 1
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