This is the official trailer to 'What Becomes of the Broken Hearted' which is the sequel to 'Once Were Warriors', 1999 | Once Were Warriors

Go behind the scenes of landmark local film 'Once Were Warriors' 🎥 This short feature gathers cast and crew as they reflect on their roles, the bold themes explored in the story, and how key scenes were brought to life. They also share when they first encountered the book, and what it meant to bring it to the screen. 🔗 Watch it now via the link, along with an interview with Mamaengaroa Pere (Grace Heke), backgrounder articles, and more in The Behind the Scenes Collection: https://www.nzonscree

#onthisday in 1994, ‘Once Were Warriors’ premiered in Auckland 📽️ Directed by Lee Tamahori, the film portrayed the harsh realities of domestic and gang violence within an urban Māori whānau, based on Alan Duff's acclaimed novel. Its powerful depiction earned global recognition, including a screening at Cannes, and propelled the careers of its cast members to new heights. The film sparked important conversations about social issues, both locally and internationally. 🔗Check out excerpts, behind-