Showtimes
Saturday, April 25, 2026
8:45PM Downer Theatre - South Cinema
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
9:15PM Downer Theatre - North Cinema
Description
1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’s trapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artifacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him. Taratoa Stappard's feature debut brings gothic vibes rivaling Robert Eggers' NOSFERATU infused with a dark history more frightening than any jump-scare.
- Series
- Worldviews Program – MFF26
- Cinema Hooligante Program – MFF26
- Year
- 2025
- Length
- 84 minutes
- Language
- English, Maori
- Subtitles
- English
- Country
- New Zealand
- Director
- Taratoa Stappard
- Producers
- Sharlene George, Paraone Gloyne, Rouzie Hassanova, RickyLee Waipuka-Russell
- Writer
- Taratoa Stappard
- Cinematographer
- Gin Loane
- Editor
- Dan Kircher
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