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Japan Premiere
『We Are Still Here』
Director: Chantelle Burgoyne, Dena Curtis, Richard Curtis, Mario Gaoa, Danielle MacLean, Miki Magasiva, Renae Maihi, Tracey Rigney, Tim Worrall, Beck Cole
2022／90 minutes／Australia, New Zealand／English, Turkish, Māori, Samoan, Arrernte／FHD
Through the eyes of eight protagonists, "We Are Still Here" spans 1000 years, exploring stories of kinship, loss, grief, and resilience across the past, present, and future. Ultimately, it illuminates the power of love and hope to overcome the shared traumas experienced by indigenous people from Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. The film captures the vast landscapes, from the Central Australian Desert to the lush green rainforests of New Zealand. Despite the challenges of colonialism, racism, imperialism, and attempts to erase indigenous lives, the message resounds: WE ARE STILL HERE.

＜Director Profile＞
Chantelle Burgoyne, Dena Curtis, Richard Curtis, Mario Gaoa, Danielle MacLean, Miki Magasiva, Renae Maihi, Tracey Rigney, Tim Worrall, Beck Cole
Beck Cole is an Australian filmmaker of the Warumungu and Luritja nations. "Here I Am" (2011/90 min)
Tracey Rigney is a playwright and filmmaker of Wotjobaluk and Ngarrindjeri. "Man Real" (2015/11 min)
Danielle Maclean is a writer, producer, director. "My Colour Your Kind" (1998/11min)
Dena Curtis is a writer, director, producer. "Nan and a Whole Lot of Trouble" (2016/12 min)
Tim Worrall is a writer and director. "Meke" (2017/8 min)
Richard Curtis is a filmmaker with over 30 years experience in the screen industry. "Ara Marumaru" (2018/7 min)
Renae Maihi is a New Zealand film director and screenwriter. "Waru" (2017/86 min)
Miki Magasiva is a writer and director. "Brother" (2006/15 min)
Mario Gaoa is a well-known actor and also a member of the comedy group The Naked Samoans. "Teine Sa" (2021)
Chantelle Burgoyne is a director, writer, editor, and producer. "Tatau" (2012/15 min)

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