We Were Dangerous is an 2024 New Zealand-American drama film, directed by Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, in her directorial debut, from a screenplay by Maddie Dai. It stars Rima Te Wiata, Erana James, Nathalie Morris and Manaia Hall. Taika Waititi and Carthew Neal serve as an executive producer.[1]
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| Directed by | Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu |
| Screenplay by | Maddie Dai |
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| Cinematography | María Inés Manchego |
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| Music by | Cam Ballantyne |
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| Distributed by | Madman Entertainment |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
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| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 8, 2024.
Premise edit
Three girls attend an institution for delinquents on an isolated island.
Cast edit
- Rima Te Wiata as the Matron
- Erana James as Nellie
- Nathalie Morris
- Manaia Hall as Daisy
Release edit
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 8, 2024.[2][3] It also screened at BFI Flare: London LGBTIQ+ Film Festival on March 21, 2024.[4][5] Madman Entertainment will distribute the film in New Zealand and Australia.[6]
Reception edit
Critical reception edit
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 7 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.00/10.[7]
References edit
- ^ Mass, Jennifer (March 22, 2024). "'We Were Dangerous' Team on How New Zealand's Early 20th Century Eugenics Movement Inspired Sterilization Plot in Taika Waititi-Produced SXSW Film". Variety. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "We Were Dangerous". South by Southwest. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (January 10, 2024). "SXSW 2024 Lineup: '3 Body Problem' Premiere to Open Fest, 'The Fall Guy' Set for Centerpiece Screening, and More". IndieWire. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "We Were Dangerous". British Film Institute. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
- ^ "38th BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival full programme announced". British Film Institute. February 13, 2024. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ Tyson, Jessica (January 12, 2024). "New movie We Were Dangerous by Waru filmmaker Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu and Taika Waititi to premiere in Texas". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
- ^ "We Were Dangerous". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
