Matariki (film)
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Matariki was composed by Don McGlashan
. 'What Love Can Do' was written for Matariki by McGlashan and sung by Bella Kalolo. The soundtrack was given a 4 out of 5 rating by The New Zealand Herald
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on September 11, 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival
. It screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section. It also screened at the 2010 Hofer Filmtage in Germany
in late October. The film was released in cinemas in New Zealand
on November 18 2010, and on DVD in mid 2011.
, Matariki received three sold out screenings, and also received several sold out screenings at the 2010 Hofer Filmtage
The film received highly positive reviews. The New Zealand Herald
gave Matariki 4 stars out of 5, calling the film "dramatic and affecting". Critic Peter Calder praised the film as "a touching series of intersecting stories about the fragility of life and the redeeming power of love", and described the soundtrack by composer Don McGlashan
as "a cracker". Graeme Tuckett of The Dominion Post
gave the film a 4 out of 5 star review saying it "won me over" and that the relationships in the film have a "lovely and unforced believability". 3 News
movie reviewer Kate Rogers
awarded the film 3 and a half stars out 4 describing the "multicultural heart" as one of the films strengths. Actor Temuera Morrison
who saw the film in Toronto, said he was "absolutely blown away" and described the film as a "slice of reality in South Auckland".
Don McGlashan
Don McGlashan is a New Zealand musician and songwriter who has been a member of bands such as The Plague, From Scratch, The Whizz Kids, Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, The Mutton Birds and, from 2009, The Bellbirds. He composed several pieces for the Limbs Dance Company...
. 'What Love Can Do' was written for Matariki by McGlashan and sung by Bella Kalolo. The soundtrack was given a 4 out of 5 rating by The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
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Track listing
- "What Love Can Do" (Bella Kalolo & The GLCC Youth Choir) - 3:24
- "Siva Mai" (Te VakaTe VakaTe Vaka is an Oceanic music group that performs original contemporary Pacific music or "South Pacific Fusion". The group was founded in 1995 by Opetaia Foa'i in New Zealand...
) - 4:12 - "Ride With Us" (Boss) - 3:45
- "Rude Mechanicals" (Pitch BlackPitch Black (band)Pitch Black is a New Zealand electronica band that was formed in 1997.-Discography:* 1999: Futureproof* 2000: Electronomicon* 2001: Electric Earth and Other Elements - Remixes* 2003: Flex* 2004: Ape to Angel...
) - 5:57 - "These Roses" (Gin WigmoreGin WigmoreVirginia "Gin" Wigmore is a New Zealand singer-songwriter. In 2009, she featured on the single "Brother" by Smashproof, which reached #1 on the RIANZ singles charts for 11 weeks. In 2009 she released her debut album Holy Smoke...
) - 3:11 - "Teine Ole Atun'u" (Jamoa JamJamoa JamJamoa Jam are an Auckland Polynesian vocal quartetSam Tu'uga produces the Samoan four-piece girl group Pacific Soul.-Discography:...
) - 3:30 - "Fools LoveFools Love"Fools Love" is a single by New Zealand hip-hop group, the Misfits of Science, released in 2004....
(Matariki Mix)" (Misfits of ScienceMisfits of Science (group)-History:The two members met in an urban streetwear shop on Queen Street in Auckland, New Zealand in 2000. As well as 'MOS Presents...', they have released the 'Fools Love ', a remix to 'Fools Love' featuring Tuff Enchant with its own video...
) - 3:44 - "Raining Blood" (Concord DawnConcord DawnConcord Dawn, is a New Zealand drum and bass group, active since mid 1999. It consists of Matt Harvey and Evan Short...
) - 3:00 - "E Sio Vare Vare" (Tongareva 5 with Mr Taia) - 1:58
- "Sneaky Sneaky Dog Friend" (Connan And The MockasinsConnan and the MockasinsConnan Mockasin is a psychedelic pop musician from Te Awanga, New Zealand. Formerly part of a blues rock/pop group called 'Connan and the Mockasins'.-Biography:...
) - 3:53 - "Bolero Bamboos" (Bill SevesiBill SevesiBill Sevesi QSM is a musician and master of the steel guitar who helped popularise Hawaiian style music in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands....
) - 3:44 - "Cupid" (The BrunettesThe BrunettesThe Brunettes are an indie pop or twee pop group from New Zealand formed in 1998. The band consists of core members Jonathan Bree and Heather Mansfield with additional contributions from part-time band members including James Milne , Ryan McPhun , Harry Cundy, and most recently,...
) - 3:01 - "Mum" (Prince Tui TekaPrince Tui TekaTui Teka , better known by his stage names "Tui Latui" or Prince Tui Teka was a Māori singer/actor. Teka was a member of the Maori Volcanics Showband before having a successful solo career.- Career:Teka was born in Ruatahuna, New Zealand near Te Urewera...
) - 3:11 - "Sister Risk" (The Phoenix FoundationThe Phoenix FoundationThe Phoenix Foundation are an progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand.-Early years and China Cove:Founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School, they were joined by Tim Hansen , Richie Singleton and Will Ricketts ...
) - 4:50 - "Feels Like Rain" (The StoneFeather Blues Experience) - 4:50
Release
The film held its world premierePremiere
A premiere is generally "a first performance". This can refer to plays, films, television programs, operas, symphonies, ballets and so on. Premieres for theatrical, musical and other cultural presentations can become extravagant affairs, attracting large numbers of socialites and much media...
on September 11, 2010 at the Toronto International Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is a publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2010, 339 films from 59 countries were screened at 32 screens in downtown Toronto venues...
. It screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section. It also screened at the 2010 Hofer Filmtage in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in late October. The film was released in cinemas in New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
on November 18 2010, and on DVD in mid 2011.
Reception
At the 2010 Toronto International Film FestivalToronto International Film Festival
The Toronto International Film Festival is a publicly-attended film festival held each September in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2010, 339 films from 59 countries were screened at 32 screens in downtown Toronto venues...
, Matariki received three sold out screenings, and also received several sold out screenings at the 2010 Hofer Filmtage
The film received highly positive reviews. The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
- External links :* * *...
gave Matariki 4 stars out of 5, calling the film "dramatic and affecting". Critic Peter Calder praised the film as "a touching series of intersecting stories about the fragility of life and the redeeming power of love", and described the soundtrack by composer Don McGlashan
Don McGlashan
Don McGlashan is a New Zealand musician and songwriter who has been a member of bands such as The Plague, From Scratch, The Whizz Kids, Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, The Mutton Birds and, from 2009, The Bellbirds. He composed several pieces for the Limbs Dance Company...
as "a cracker". Graeme Tuckett of The Dominion Post
The Dominion Post (Wellington)
The Dominion Post is a metropolitan broadsheet newspaper published in Wellington, New Zealand, owned by the Australian Fairfax group, owners of The Age, Melbourne, and The Sydney Morning Herald.- Foundation :...
gave the film a 4 out of 5 star review saying it "won me over" and that the relationships in the film have a "lovely and unforced believability". 3 News
3 News
3 News is the television, internet and radio news service of New Zealand's TV3. Its flagship bulletin, which airs every evening at 6:00pm, is anchored by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts. Carolyn Robinson and Simon Shepherd are weekend and substitute anchors...
movie reviewer Kate Rogers
3 News
3 News is the television, internet and radio news service of New Zealand's TV3. Its flagship bulletin, which airs every evening at 6:00pm, is anchored by Hilary Barry and Mike McRoberts. Carolyn Robinson and Simon Shepherd are weekend and substitute anchors...
awarded the film 3 and a half stars out 4 describing the "multicultural heart" as one of the films strengths. Actor Temuera Morrison
Temuera Morrison
Temuera Derek Morrison is a New Zealand-born actor. He has become one of the country's most famous stars for his roles as the abusive Jake "the Muss" Heke in 1994's Once Were Warriors and as bounty hunter Jango Fett and the Clone Troopers in the Star Wars series...
who saw the film in Toronto, said he was "absolutely blown away" and described the film as a "slice of reality in South Auckland".
Accolades
Matariki was acknowledged at both the Aotearoa Film & Television Awards and the Brussels International Independent Film Festival AwardsBrussels International Independent Film Festival
The Brussels International Independent Film Festival, or le Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles, has taken place since 1974. It originally focused on Super 8 films and today is a showcase for all kind of independent films....
| Awards and Nominations | |||
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| Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
| Aotearoa Film & Television Awards | Outstanding Feature Film Debut | Michael Bennett Michael Bennett (film director) -Partial filmography:* Matariki- 2010 - Toronto International Film Festival* Outrageous Fortune- 2005-2007 * Maddigan's Quest- 2006... |
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| Best Supporting Actor in a Feature Film | Edwin Wright | ||
| Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film | Sara Wiseman Sara Wiseman Sara Wiseman is a New Zealand actor living and working in New Zealand.-Film:* Matariki .... Megan* The Insatiable Moon .... Margaret* Jinx Sister .... Laura* This Is Her .... Sandra... |
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| Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film | Alix Bushnell Alix Bushnell Alix Bushnell is a New Zealand actress, best known for her role as "Britta McMann" on the television series, Go Girls.-Early life:... |
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| Best Original Music in a Feature Film | Don McGlashan Don McGlashan Don McGlashan is a New Zealand musician and songwriter who has been a member of bands such as The Plague, From Scratch, The Whizz Kids, Blam Blam Blam, The Front Lawn, The Mutton Birds and, from 2009, The Bellbirds. He composed several pieces for the Limbs Dance Company... |
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| Best Production Design in a Feature Film | Miro Harre | ||
| Brussels International Independent Film Festival Awards Brussels International Independent Film Festival The Brussels International Independent Film Festival, or le Festival International du Film Indépendant de Bruxelles, has taken place since 1974. It originally focused on Super 8 films and today is a showcase for all kind of independent films.... |
Best Director | Michael Bennett Michael Bennett (film director) -Partial filmography:* Matariki- 2010 - Toronto International Film Festival* Outrageous Fortune- 2005-2007 * Maddigan's Quest- 2006... |
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| Best Actor | Iaheto Ah Hi | ||
External links
- Filmwork Website
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- Matariki Preview at Flicks.co.nz