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THIS WAY OF LIFE
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“Shot over four years against the isolated Ruahine mountains and Waimarama beach in Hawke’s Bay, the film follows Peter and Colleen Karena as they raise their six children and 50 horses. We explore their family relationships, their connection to nature, their keen survival skills and their absolute intimacy with each other and their horses.” - Cloud South Films press release.
Shortlisted for the 2011 Academy Awards This Way of Life is a lush and evocative portrait of an inspiring and maverick Maori family living on the edge of the world. Peter and Colleen Ottley-Karena live with their six kids and 50 horses in the almost wild freedom of New Zealand’s isolated mountains. Until Peter’s escalating battle with his own father has profound consequences.
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Year 2009
Reference number F202857
Collection Film and Video Collection
Media type Moving Image
Place of Production NEW ZEALAND/AOTEAROA
Genre
Feature
Duration 01:24:00
Production company CLOUD SOUTH FILMS LTD
Credits
Director: Tom Burstyn
Producer: Barbara Sumner Burstyn
Cast: The Karena Family