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Ever the Land
Film (Trailer and Excerpts) – 2015
In 2014 Ngāi Tūhoe completed a sustainable ‘living building', made entirely out of materials sourced from Tūhoe land. Feature-length documentary Ever the Land captures the construction of Te Kura Whare, from initial proposals through to the building's opening, and explores the history and values reflected in its design. This 15 minute clip looks at the early days of a remarkable project. After selling out at the 2015 New Zealand International Film Festival, Ever the Land won four star reviews, and invitations to 25+ festivals around the globe. The film marks the directorial debut of German-born editor Sarah Grohnert.
Tūhoe have always had a concern for the environment and living in a way that is respectful of the land and waters. Reinstating these values and principles was central to the design and construction...– A description of the Te Kura Whare project, on the Tūhoe website
Key Cast & Crew
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Produced by
Monsoon Pictures International
Source
Monsoon Pictures International
Acknowledgements
Completed with the assistance of the NZ Film Commission's Te Whai Ao Fund for documentary development
Made with the assistance of the Lottery Grants Board, Radio New Zealand and The Warren Trust
Music
Featured music on trailer 'Optimist', composed and performed by Zoë Keating
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