82 mins |
Rated
UC15
Directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu
Starring Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris, Manaia Hall
Presented by Darwin International Film Festival.
Screening with short film, Tambo, at Deckchair Cinema.
We Were Dangerous synopsis:
In 1954 New Zealand, Nellie, Daisy and Lou find themselves in an island facility for delinquent girls, and become aware that disturbing events are unfolding under cover of night. ‘We Were Dangerous’ explores a sinister history of eugenics in New Zealand while managing to be funny and uplifting - as befits a film with Taika Waititi as executive producer - and premiered at South by Southwest. Come to both films on Day 2 of DIFF for a double dose of female empowerment!
Tambo synopsis:
A First Nations soldier returning to Australia from the Gallipoli campaign begins to question his choices, identity, and future under the scrutiny of others.
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Presented by Darwin International Film Festival.
Screening with short film, Tambo, at Deckchair Cinema.
We Were Dangerous synopsis:
In 1954 New Zealand, Nellie, Daisy and Lou find themselves in an island facility for delinquent girls, and become aware that disturbing events are unfolding under cover of night. ‘We Were Dangerous’ explores a sinister history of eugenics in New Zealand while managing to be funny and uplifting - as befits a film with Taika Waititi as executive producer - and premiered at South by Southwest. Come to both films on Day 2 of DIFF for a double dose of female empowerment!
Tambo synopsis:
A First Nations soldier returning to Australia from the Gallipoli campaign begins to question his choices, identity, and future under the scrutiny of others.