O Tamaiti
Originally released in 1997. O Tamaiti is a feature film. directed by Sima Urale. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Shot in black and white and filmed in the Samoan language, Sima Urale's debut short film was the first film by a Samoan woman director. O Tamaiti is the story of a young boy forced to play parent in devastating circumstances. According to NZ On Screen, "O Tamaiti marked a powerful debut, winning an impressive trolley of awards, including best short at the Venice Film Festival, Best NZ Short, and another at the Chicago Film Festival".
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1997
29 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O Tamaiti about?
Shot in black and white and filmed in the Samoan language, Sima Urale's debut short film was the first film by a Samoan woman director. O Tamaiti is the story of a young boy forced to play parent i...
Who directed O Tamaiti?
O Tamaiti was directed by Sima Urale.
How long is O Tamaiti?
O Tamaiti has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was O Tamaiti released?
O Tamaiti was released on January 1, 1997 in theaters.