Matariki

This film’s a little bit unusual. It’s not like a normal film that has one hero and one heroine and one love story. It’s truly an ensemble cast.

– Director Michael Bennett, in the making of clip

You know when you’re watching a film and the audience is getting every moment. I was just blown away.

– Director Michael Bennett on audience reaction to Matariki at the Toronto Film Festival, OnFilm magazine, November 2010

It's success is in part down to the work of an excellent ensemble ... and a script that is dramatic and affecting without ever being forced.

– Writer Peter Calder, in a four star NZ Herald review, 18 November 2010