He Toki Huna - New Zealand in Afghanistan

He Toki Huna sets out to provide an independent overview of New Zealand’s involvement in Afghanistan (the longest overseas war in which NZ has played a role). The documentary follows writer Jon Stephenson conducting eyewitness interviews in Afghanistan, and poses tough questions about the involvement of Kiwi troops in a conflict that co-director Kay Ellmers calls an “ill-defined war against an unclear” enemy. Ellmers and Annie Goldson made the Moa Award-winning film for Māori Television. An extended cut played at the 2013 NZ International Film Festival.

Concerned about the reality gap between what our soldiers do and what their military and political masters say they do? He Toki Huna is invaluable.

– Frances Morton, reviewing the documentary in Metro magazine, August 2013

Key Cast & Crew

Jacob Bryant

Camera - Afghanistan

Kay Ellmers

Producer, Co-Director

Annie Goldson

Co-Director, Editor, Producer

Joel Haines

Composer

Mike McRoberts

Subject

David Green

Sound