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 The Strength of Water
(2009, 86 min.) NEW ZEALAND
Director: Armagan Ballantyne
Writer: Briar Grace-Smith (Maori)
In this spare, naturalistic portrait of a hard-working Maori family, events unfold when the 10-year-old twins encounter a young stranger. Set in an isolated part of the Hokianga valley, the film's moody images of earth and sea are a visually rich counterpart to a poignant tale of loss and new beginnings.
Image credit: The Strength of Water Dir Armagan Ballantyne, NZ 2009 - Image courtesy of NZFC;The Strength of Water Dir Armagan Ballantyne, NZ 2009 - Image courtesy of NZFC
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