Te Ao Kapurangi / Warrior Woman

Director’s Notes - Tama Poata "Te Ao Kapurangi is a New Zealand period film depicting an episode of the ‘musket wars’ between indigenous Maori tribes who take advantage of new warfare technology...

New Zealand Production

Short 2001 Drama 9.00 minutes

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Upon her father’s death, Te Ao takes on the responsibility of saving her tribe from the invading Ngapuhi. Although the battle seems weighted in their favour, Te Ao proves that firearms are no match for her intelligence and courage.

Directors

Tama Poata

Producers

Robin Murphy

Screenplay Writers

Tama Poata

Cast

Stephanie Grace
Te Ao Kapurangi

Lawrence Whanau
Pomare

Himiona Grace
Nga Puhi Chief 1

Crew

Fred Renata | Director of Photography

Steven Jessup | Art Director

Heather Small | Editor

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