Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
Originally released in 2019. Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen is a documentary film. directed by Hepi Mita. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Merata Mita, Hepi Mita, and Rafer Rautjoki
Synopsis
This film is an intimate portrayal of pioneering filmmaker Merata Mita told through the eyes of her children. Using hours of archive footage, some never before seen, her youngest child and director Hepi Mita discovers the filmmaker he never knew and shares the mother he lost, with the world.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 28, 2019
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- New Zealand Film Commission
- Te Māngai Pāho
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen about?
This film is an intimate portrayal of pioneering filmmaker Merata Mita told through the eyes of her children. Using hours of archive footage, some never before seen, her youngest child and director...
Who directed Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen?
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen was directed by Hepi Mita.
How long is Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen?
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen released?
Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen was released on January 28, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen?
The main cast of Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen includes Merata Mita, Hepi Mita, Rafer Rautjoki, Richard Rautjoki, Rhys Rautjoki.