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“The Convert,” directed by Lee Tamahori and starring Guy Pearce and Te Kohe Tuhaka, is a 2024 film. The screenplay, co-written by Shane Danielsen and Tamahori, is based on a story by Michael Bennett and produced by Jump Film & Television and Brouhaha Entertainment. The movie portrays Thomas Munro, a lay preacher stationed at a British settlement in New Zealand named Epworth, who becomes entangled in a violent conflict between Māori tribes during the 1830s.
The Convert (2023) is a historical drama film directed by Lee Tamahori, known for his work on Once Were Warriors and Die Another Day. The film stars Guy Pearce and Te Kohe Tuhaka and is set in 19th-century New Zealand, during a time of significant cultural conflict between the indigenous Māori people and European settlers.
The story follows a British Christian missionary who arrives in New Zealand with the aim of converting the Māori to Christianity. However, he soon finds himself entangled in the complex and often violent dynamics between the indigenous tribes and the colonizing forces. The film explores themes of faith, cultural identity, colonization, and the clash of different worldviews.
The Convert has been praised for its immersive storytelling, strong performances, and sensitive handling of historical themes. It blends intense drama with action, highlighting the harsh realities and moral ambiguities of the time. The movie also features stunning cinematography of New Zealand’s landscapes, further enriching the narrative’s historical setting.
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