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Once Were Warriors (Ame des guerriers, L')
poster Réalisateur: Lee Tamahori
Acteurs: Rena Owen (as Beth Heke), Temuera Morrison (as Jake Heke), Mamaengaroa Kerr-Bell (as Grace Heke), Julian Arahanga (as Nig Heke), Taungaroa Emile (as Boogie Heke), Rachael Morris Jr. (as Polly Heke), Joseph Kairau (as Huata Heke), Cliff Curtis (as Bully), Pete Smith (as Dooley), George Henare (as Bennett), Mere Boynton (as Mavis), Shannon Williams (as Toot), Calvin Tuteao (as Taka (Gang Leader)), Ray Bishop (as King Hitter (in pub)), Ian Mune (as Judge)
Pays: New Zealand
Catégorie: Drama
Année: 1994
Résumé: Set in urban Auckland (New Zealand) this movie tells the story of the Heke family. Jake Heke is a violent man who beats his wife frequently when drunk, and yet obviously loves both her and his family. The movie follows a period of several weeks in the family's life showing Jake's frequent outburst of violence and the effect that this has on his family. The youngest son is in trouble with the police and may be put into a foster home while the elder son is about to join a street gang. Jake's daughter has her own serious problems which are a key element in the plot.
Commentaire: This film is a dark and depressing look at a family of New Zealand Maoris and the struggle they have coping with a wife beating drunk as a father. Although this description may put you , don't let it because it is a superb film which is from the top draw when it comes to the acting. Rene Owen and Temuera Morrison are a breath of fresh air and deserve any praise that can be given to them for their acting. This film does paint a dark picture of New Zealand and in particular the maori race who's men are seen as a brutal violent people. I hope this is not the case but for someone who knows nothing about their people it is the picture i now have in my mind.

8 out of 10

Langue: English
Sous-titres: French
Durée: 99 Min
Format vidéo: DivX 5.x
Format audio: MPEG Layer 3 (MP3)
Nombre de CD: 1