Broome rolls out the red carpet for the screening of Muru, New Zealand’s entry for the 2023 Academy Awards Best International Feature Film category

Synopsis

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau (Cliff Curtis), who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.

Film Details

Rating: Unclassified

Runtime: 104 Minutes

Directors: Tearepa Kahi

Producers: Reikura Kahi, Selina Joe and Tame Iti

Cast: Cliff Curtis, Jay Ryan, Manu Bennett and Tame Iti