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The Mountain

Directed by Rachel House
New Zealand
2024
89 mins

Synopsis

Rachel House (Hunt for the Wilderpeople) makes her directorial debut with this riotous and colourful drama about three children discovering friendship's healing power through the spirit of adventure. From executive producer Taika Waititi.

The fearless and determined Sam is a young Maori girl on a mission to win her battle with cancer. She hopes to find strength under the watchful eye of Taranaki Maunga, or Mountain, and so embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. Sam meets some ragtag misfits along the way – the lonely yet adorable Mallory, hoping to find friends, and the fierce Bronco, a runaway from a father who is too busy to notice him. As they go off-the-beaten track, trekking through spectacular New Zealand landscapes, the trio learn the magic of adventure and true connection.

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.

“House has once again proven herself as a Kiwi filmmaking giant, balancing story, fresh young talent, and weighty themes with mastery in her directorial debut”
Alessia Belsito-Riera, Regional News

Tickets

Sat 8 June 2024, 11:30pm
State Theatre
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
Mon 10 June 2024, 6:15am
Ritz Cinemas Randwick - Cinema 5
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
Sat 15 June 2024, 3am
State Library of NSW
Assisted ListeningWheelchair
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Tickets on sale 7 May 2025
  • Year
    2024
  • Country
    New Zealand
  • Language
    In English and Maori with English subtitles
  • Director
    Rachel House
  • Producer
    Morgan Waru, Desray Armstrong
  • Cast
    Elizabeth Atkinson, Reuben Francis, Terence Daniel
  • Screenwriter
    Tom Furniss, Rachel House
  • Cinematographer
    Matt Henley
  • Editor
    Cushla Dillon, Carly Turner
  • Genre
    First Nations, Women Directors, Comedies, Religion & Belief
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Australian Distributor: Madman Entertainment
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