Crooked earth torrent

Top cast Edit. Quinton Hita Api as Api. Nancy Brunning Marama as Marama. Sydney Jackson Pettigrew as Pettigrew. George Henare Tipene as Tipene. Stan Wolfgramm Timo as Timo. Sela Apera Huiarangi as Huiarangi.

William Davis Gus as Gus. Eliza Bidois Grace as Grace. Tairoa Morrison Ariki as Ariki. Mark Nua Iosefa as Iosefa. Evan Gregory Auctioneer as Auctioneer. Sam Pillsbury. More like this. Ron Bumquist Penn Jillette Carnie Talker Craig Artist: Manu Chao Album. Tristeza Maleza 3. Politik Kills 4. Rainin In Paradize 5. Besoin de la Lune 6. El Kitapena 7. Me Llaman Calle 8. A Cosa 9. Nancy Brunning As: Marama. William Davis As: Gus. George Henare As: Tipene. Carol Hirschfeld As: Newsreader.

Quinton Hita As: Api. Sydney Jackson As: Detective Pettigrew. Lawrence Makoare As: Kahu Bastion. Temuera Morrison As: Will Bastion. Stan Wolfgramm As: Timo. Karin Altmann Additional Writer. Peter Beilby Executive Producer. Michael Brindley Additional Writer. Henri Dorlet Executive Producer.

Lara Esam Post-Production Co-ordinator. Dean Evans Post-Production Co-ordinator. Ernst Goldschmidt Executive Producer. David Gribble Cinematographer. Showing bursts of power like only he can. Being well supported by a variety of actors, each with their own presence on screen. Crooked Earth is another fine New Zealand movie. Beautifully filmed but still raw. The scripts sound real, giving the actors believability and edge. The story touches nerves that certainly run deep.

If you are a fan of Temuera Morrison, put Crooked Earth down at the top of your list. Three great movies featuring a powerful and proud New Zealand actor.

These issues include- land disputes, cultural oppression and misunderstanding, family dynamics, and generational differences. Whilst such issues may be unsettling to some viewers, they are a timely reminder of the tensions that exist in this world and if left unchecked, they have the potential to destroy us all whether it be physically, spiritually or emotionally. Moreover, the material covered in "Crooked Earth" is highly universal, and symbolises the struggle that many groups experience in this world.

Essentially, "Crooked Earth" focuses on the strained relationship between two Maori brothers- Will Temuera Morrison has just returned from army duties in East Timor and is somewhat reluctant to face the traditions and responsibilities associated with the Maori culture.

Alternatively, Carl Lawerence Makaore is embittered by the way Maori are treated in New Zealand, and strongly advocates the need for Maori to stand up for their rights. Both men are entangled in a conflict over the treatment of tribal land not to mention their ideological differences , and this ultimately leads to the inevitable 'showdown'.

A notable feature of "Crooked Earth" is the stunning cinematography. The rural landscape shots are truly breathtaking, and it clearly illustrates the strong connection between the Maori and the land.

The performances in the movie are also worthy of praise, with Temuera Morrison and Lawerence Makaore portraying the troubled brothers with sincerity and control. Not only does he look out of place in the movie, he only serves to detract from the main issues at hand. At times, it seems as if "Crooked Earth" tries to cover more territory than it actually can. This leads to some issues not being as well developed as they could be. For instance, we never seem to get to the heart of the relationship between Will and his daughter.

In all, I find "Crooked Earth" to be a beautifully sad story that raises many important issues. It is highly thought-provoking movie, and is therefore open to many interpretations. Highly recommended.