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Kurī

Directed by Ana Chaya Scotney
New Zealand
2025
13 mins
Unclassified 18+
After her father’s death, a young woman returns to Te Urewera, confronting grief and memory in a poetic, gothic meditation on home and belonging.

'Kurī' is screening with

At the Place of Ghosts

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 6:15pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 3

At the Place of Ghosts

Mon, 8 Jun 2026 7:15pm

Event Cinemas George Street – Cinema 3
  • Program Strand
    First Nations Award
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    New Zealand
  • Language
    In English and Te Reo Māori with English subtitles
  • Director
    Ana Chaya Scotney
  • Producer
    Julie Zhu
  • Cast
    Keporah Torrance, Niwa Whatuira, Lachie Oliver-Kerby
  • Screenwriter
    Ana Chaya Scotney
  • Cinematographer
    Caleb Corlett
  • Editor
    Sam Small
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Julie Zhu
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