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'''''The Mountain''''' is a 2024 New Zealand [[drama |
'''''The Mountain''''' is a 2024 New Zealand [[comedy drama]] and [[Coming-of-age story|coming of age]] film directed by [[Rachel House (actress)|Rachel House]], based on a screenplay by House and [[Tom Furniss]]. The film is about a young girl named Sam seeking to reconnect with her [[Māori culture]] with the help of her friends Mallory and Bronco. The movie stars [[Elizabeth Atkinson]], [[Reuben Francis]] and [[Terence Daniel]].<ref name="Film Commission">{{cite web |title=The Mountain |url=https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/mountain |publisher=[[New Zealand Film Commission]] |access-date=30 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419010646/https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/mountain |archive-date=19 April 2024 |url-status=live}}</ref> The film held its world premiere at [[New Plymouth]] on 19 March 2024 and was released nationwide on 28 March.<ref name="RNZ 18 Jan 2024">{{cite news |title=World premiere of The Mountain to be held in Taranaki |url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/507052/world-premiere-of-the-mountain-to-be-held-in-taranaki |access-date=30 April 2024 |work=[[RNZ]] |date=18 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240419010636/https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/507052/world-premiere-of-the-mountain-to-be-held-in-taranaki |archive-date=19 April 2024}}</ref> |
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''The Mountain''{{'s}} script was written by [[Tom Furniss]]. It marked the directorial debut of New Zealand actor and director [[Rachel House (actress)|Rachel House]]. While Furniss' script did not name the mountain, House chose [[Mount Taranaki]] as the film setting, saying that she "thought it was a wonderful opportunity to try and explain how we feel about our [[maunga]] (mountains)." House explained that mountains were significant to Māori culture, describing them as "ancient living ancestors who have shaped and formed our identity, belonging and connection to each other."<ref name="1 News Premiere">{{cite news |last1=Robinson |first1=Carolyn |title=Premiere screening of The Mountain: 'The Maunga is the star' |url=https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/03/21/premiere-screening-of-the-mountain-the-maunga-is-the-star/ |access-date=30 April 2024 |work=[[1 News]] |publisher=[[TVNZ]] |date=21 March 2024}}</ref> |
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Liam Maguren of [[Flicks (website)|Flicks]] gave a positive review, praising Rachel House for "crafting a distinctly New Zealand film centred on kids that young audiences can latch onto while also telling a story with enough substance to affect anyone of any age." He also praised the performances of Elizabeth Atkinson, Reuben Francis, Terence Daniel, Sukena Shah, Fern Sutherland, Bryan Coll and Troy Kingi. Maguren was critical of the lack of danger and stakes in a film marketed as an adventure film. He praised Matt Henley's cinematography for capturing the scenic beauty of Mount Taranaki.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Maguren |first1=Liam |title=The Mountain is an incredibly rare kind of kids film |url=https://www.flicks.co.nz/reviews/the-mountain-is-an-incredibly-rare-kind-of-kids-film/ |website=[[Flicks (website)|Flicks]] |access-date=30 April 2024 |date=26 March 2024}}</ref> |
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Carol J. Paewai of ''[[Hawke's Bay Today]]'' gave a positive review, descibing ''The Mountain'' as "a funny, moving and thought-provoking New Zealand film that showcases up-and-coming actors." She also praised the film for highlighting the relationship between [[Māori people]] and the natural world using a [[coming-of-age story]] format.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Paewai |first1=Carol |title=Review: The Mountain - Young Kiwis’ connection to their maunga |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/news/review-the-mountain-young-kiwis-connection-to-their-maunga/33UL5TQZGZE43OX45EE4F4O74M/ |access-date=30 April 2024 |work=[[Hawke's Bay Today]] |date=8 April 2024}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 14:28, 30 April 2024
The Mountain | |
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Directed by | Rachel House[1] |
Screenplay by | |
Produced by | |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Matt Henley[1] |
Edited by | Cushla Dillon[1] |
Music by | Arli Liberman[1] |
Production companies | |
Distributed by | Piki Films[2] Madman Entertainment[2] |
Release dates | 19 March 2024 (international)[2] 28 March 2024 (NZ)[2] |
Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | NZ |
Language | English |
Box office | $325,718[3] |
The Mountain is a 2024 New Zealand comedy drama and coming of age film directed by Rachel House, based on a screenplay by House and Tom Furniss. The film is about a young girl named Sam seeking to reconnect with her Māori culture with the help of her friends Mallory and Bronco. The movie stars Elizabeth Atkinson, Reuben Francis and Terence Daniel.[4] The film held its world premiere at New Plymouth on 19 March 2024 and was released nationwide on 28 March.[2]
Synopsis
Sam, a fearless young girl raised outside of her Māori culture, is determined to fulfil her mission of connecting with her mountain in the hope they can heal her from the cancer she battles. Along the way she meets some misfits and new kids in town – Mallory, hoping to find friends, any kind of friends - and Bronco who claims to be a runaway from his dad who is too busy to notice him. As they make their way through the difficult “off the beaten track” route, they learn the true spirit of adventure and the magic of friendship.[4]
Cast
- Elizabeth Atkinson as Sam[4]
- Reuben Francis as Mallory[4]
- Terence Daniel as Bronco[4]
- Troy Kingi as Tux[4]
- Bryan Coll as Hugh[4]
- Fern Sutherland as Wendy[4]
- Sukena Shah as Peachy[4]
Production
Development and writing
The Mountain's script was written by Tom Furniss. It marked the directorial debut of New Zealand actor and director Rachel House. While Furniss' script did not name the mountain, House chose Mount Taranaki as the film setting, saying that she "thought it was a wonderful opportunity to try and explain how we feel about our maunga (mountains)." House explained that mountains were significant to Māori culture, describing them as "ancient living ancestors who have shaped and formed our identity, belonging and connection to each other."[5]
Casting
The film featured the acting debuts of three child actors: Elizabeth Atkinson (Sam), Reuben Francis (Mallory) and Terence Daniel (Bronco).[5] Supporting cast members included Troy Kingi, Bryan Coll, Sukena Shah and Fern Sutherland.[2][4]
Filming
Filming took place on location at Mount Taranaki with support from the local Māori iwi (tribe) Taranaki Whānui.[2][5] The film was produced by Piki Films and Sandy Lane Productions. Desray Armstrong and Morgan Waru served as producers while Carthew Neal, Taika Waititi and Paul Wiegard served as executive producers.[2]
The Mountain received funding from several entities including the New Zealand Film Commission, the New Zealand Government's Screen Production Grant, NZ On Air, Whakaata Māori, the Department of Post, Native Audio, Nude Run, Hillfarrance and Kiwibank.[2]
Post-production
Due to the clear conditions during filming, Wētā FX digitally inserted clouds into the film footage during post-production.[2]
Release
A full-length trailer of The Mountain was released on 8 February 2024.[6]
The Mountain held its international premiere in New Plymouth on 19 March 2024. The film was promoted by Taranaki's regional development agency Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki and the Taranaki Regional Film Office. It was subsequently released in New Zealand on 28 March. Piki Films and Madman Entertainment handled the film's distribution in New Zealand and abroad.[2]
Critical reception
Liam Maguren of Flicks gave a positive review, praising Rachel House for "crafting a distinctly New Zealand film centred on kids that young audiences can latch onto while also telling a story with enough substance to affect anyone of any age." He also praised the performances of Elizabeth Atkinson, Reuben Francis, Terence Daniel, Sukena Shah, Fern Sutherland, Bryan Coll and Troy Kingi. Maguren was critical of the lack of danger and stakes in a film marketed as an adventure film. He praised Matt Henley's cinematography for capturing the scenic beauty of Mount Taranaki.[7]
Carol J. Paewai of Hawke's Bay Today gave a positive review, descibing The Mountain as "a funny, moving and thought-provoking New Zealand film that showcases up-and-coming actors." She also praised the film for highlighting the relationship between Māori people and the natural world using a coming-of-age story format.[8]
references
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "The Mountain". NZ On Screen. New Zealand On Air. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "World premiere of The Mountain to be held in Taranaki". RNZ. 18 January 2024. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Box Office Mojo: The Mountain - Weekend Ranking". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "The Mountain". New Zealand Film Commission. Archived from the original on 19 April 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ a b c Robinson, Carolyn (21 March 2024). "Premiere screening of The Mountain: 'The Maunga is the star'". 1 News. TVNZ. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "Tearjerking new trailer for upcoming Kiwi movie The Mountain". Radio New Zealand. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
{{cite news}}
: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Maguren, Liam (26 March 2024). "The Mountain is an incredibly rare kind of kids film". Flicks. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Paewai, Carol (8 April 2024). "Review: The Mountain - Young Kiwis' connection to their maunga". Hawke's Bay Today. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
External links
Category:2024 films
Category:2020s New Zealand films
Category:Films shot in New Zealand
Category:Films set in New Zealand
Category:New Zealand coming-of-age films
Category:New Zealand coming-of-age comedy-drama films