Waru Movie (2017): Where to watch and stream online

Waru

2017, Movie, 1h 28min

Eight Māori female directors have each contributed a sequence to this powerful and challenging feature which unfolds around the tangi of a small boy who died at the hands of his caregiver.

Country: New Zealand

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Critic Mark Kermode

rated

...a testament to the radical power of cooperative film-making.

Read full review at The Guardian

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In a powerful and poignant exploration of grief and resilience, eight Maori women directors share their perspectives on the aftermath of a tragic event that has left their community shattered. Waru weaves together eight interconnected stories, each one unfolding in the tense moments leading up to a funeral, to reveal a complex tapestry of emotions, struggles, and triumphs. From the depths of sorrow to the heights of hope, this film shines a light on the strength and vulnerability of women in the face of tragedy.

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You can stream Waru on: Apple TV Store

What movies are similar to Waru? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Waru include The Good Lie, Still Alice, You're Not You, 1000 to 1, Driveways, Saint Omer.