O Tamaiti
199715m7.8
- Runtime
- 15m
- Origin
- New Zealand
About
Shot in black and white and filmed in the Samoan language, Sima Urale's debut short film was the first film by a Samoan woman director. O Tamaiti is the story of a young boy forced to play parent in devastating circumstances. According to NZ On Screen, "O Tamaiti marked a powerful debut, winning an impressive trolley of awards, including best short at the Venice Film Festival, Best NZ Short, and another at the Chicago Film Festival".
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet.
Details
- Director
- Sima Urale
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Jan 1, 1997
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