Utu
Watch TrailerIn New Zealand in the 1860s the native Māori people fought the British colonials to keep the land guaranteed to them by treaty. The warrior Te Wheke fights for the British until betrayal leads him to seek utu (revenge). The settler Williamson in turn seeks revenge after Te Wheke attacks his homestead. Meanwhile Wiremu, an officer for the British, seems to think that resistance is futile.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1984 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Genre | War, Adventure, Drama, History |
| Director | Geoff Murphy |
| Runtime | 118 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.0/10 (31 votes) |
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Geoff Murphy constructs a robust historical epic that relies on the true tensions of the New Zealand Wars. It explores the corrosive cycle of utu (revenge) without simplistic heroes, instead building its narrative on the personal failures and grim determinations of settlers, Māori warriors, and those caught between.
What lingers after the final frame is the breathtaking, almost cruel beauty of the landscapes framing relentless conflict. A raw and essential chapter of colonial history, told with unflinching honesty. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Geoff Murphy
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Watch attentively, as an immersive historical drama best suited for a focused evening viewing.
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