Iti Pounamu Tatau
Tonight; Tatau. Elderly Samoan man Siaki is struggling to come to terms with losing his sight and the unfinished business of his youth.
Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Primary Title
- Iti Pounamu
Episode Title
- Tatau
Date Broadcast
- Monday 28 September 2015
Start Time
- 22 : 30
Finish Time
- 23 : 00
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 3
Episode
- 28
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Small treasures is exactly what New Zealand short films are, treasures from the heart. There is a skill in telling a story in a short amount of time, yet it’s a challenge that filmmakers seem to enjoy. Short, sweet and to the point. Iti Pounamu showcases short films by New Zealand writers. ‘Shorts’ are a creative platform as the typical first stage for filmmakers.
Episode Description
- Tonight; Tatau. Elderly Samoan man Siaki is struggling to come to terms with losing his sight and the unfinished business of his youth.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Live Broadcast
- No
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Interview
Contributors
- Rangi Rangitukunoa (Director)
- Michele Bristow (Producer)
- Maori Television (Production Unit)
- Chantelle Burgoyne (Filmmaker)
Subjects
- Short films--New Zealand