Man of Valor (Sgt. Haane)
Directed by Tearepa Kahi, Man of Valor (Sgt. Haane) explores extraordinary courage during the 1943 Battle of Takrouna in Tunisia. Blending dramatic re-enactment with the voices of descendants, the film brings a significant New Zealand story to international industry audiences at TIFF: The Market.
New Zealand Production
Feature
2026
Documentary, War
86 minutes
Directed by Tearepa Kahi, Man of Valor (Sgt. Haane) tells the story of L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM (Te Arawa, Ngāti Raukawa), whose extraordinary courage during a 1943 World War II battle at Takrouna, Tunisia, secured a critical victory for the Allies.
Blending dramatic re‑enactment with the voices of descendants, the film explores legacy, whakapapa and remembrance.
Directors
Te Arepa Kahi
Producers
Selina Joe
Reikura Kahi
Screenplay Writers
Te Arepa Kahi
Cast
Alex Tarrant
Haane Manahi
Haane Manahi
Niwa Whatuira
Johnny
Johnny
Vinnie Bennett
Hinga
Hinga
Matu Ngaropo
Monty
Monty
Poroaki Merritt-McDonald
Rangi
Rangi
Crew
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
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Composer
Chris Mauger
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Director of Photography
Francis Glenday
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Editor
Pauline Pohatu
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Costume Designer
Sven Wiig
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Production Designer