A road movie like no other this Matariki
te ao Maori arts 1:05 pm today
In the new feature film Koka an elder Maori woman, under the celestial guidance of Matariki, makes a long journey home in a car that's seen better days. She's joined by a charismatic, troubled and troubling young woman. These are two remarkable performances by actors Hinetu Dell and Darneen Christian. For Koka's director, Kath Akuhata-Brown of Ngati Porou, this has also been a long journey - to make a film on her own terms. Akuhata-Brown's long career in journalism, television and film has blazed a trail for Maori storytelling. As well as writing, producing and directing she's worked in development at the New Zealand Film Commission, Te Mangai Paho and on the board of Script to Screen.
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