MARAMA
Director: Taratoa Stappard | 2025 | 89 mins | Gothic Horror | English
Official Selection – Toronto International Film Festival
Official Selection – Sitges Panorama
Official Selection – AFI Fest
Official Selection – Chicago International Film Festival
Official Selection – Fantastic Fest
Official Selection – Zurich Film Festival
Official Selection – Imagine Film Festival Amsterdam
Official Selection – International Film Festival of India
1859, North Yorkshire. When young Māori woman Mary arrives from New Zealand, she’ strapped as governess to a wealthy whaler’s granddaughter. Living among her ancestors’ stolen artefacts, she uncovers Sir Cole’s horrific crimes. Embracing her Matakite powers, Mary becomes Mārama and must save Anne and avenge her family by destroying him.
Taratoa Stappard – Director
Ariāna Osborne
Toby Stephens
Umi Myers
Evelyn Towersey
Erroll Shand
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