The Convert
When Thomas Munro (Pearce, excellent) arrives in the tiny coastal settlement of Epworth in 1830, he finds discontent, suspicion and friction. After saving the life of a chief’s daughter, Rangimai (Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), Munro is thrust into political intrigue during the devastating Musket Wars between Māori tribes. Tamahori paints a meticulously detailed portrait of Māori communities and culture in the early days of colonialism, whilst expertly weaving in Munro’s troubled past which intrudes on the increasingly bloody conflict surrounding him. Stunningly filmed in widescreen on location, including Whatipū beach, The Convert delivers gripping drama and extraordinary action.
Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.Special Guests
- Program Strand
- Special Presentations, Special Presentations, First Nations Award, First Nations Award
- Year
- 2023
- Classification
- Unclassified 15+
- Country
- New Zealand, Australia
- Language
- In English and Māori with English subtitles
- Director
- Lee Tamahori
- Producer
- Robin Scholes, Te Kohe Tuhaka, Andrew Mason, Troy Lum
- Cast
- Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Guy Pearce, Antonio Te Maioha
- Screenwriter
- Lee Tamahori, Shane Danielsen
- Cinematographer
- Gin Loane
- Editor
- Luke Haigh
- Premiere
- Australian Premiere
- Genre
- Australian Films, First Nations, Religion & Belief
- Company Credits
- Australian Distributor: Kismet Movies
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