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Quotes from Once Were Warriors film director Lee Tamahori thought movie would be a flop — Lee Tamahori

1950–2025 New Zealand

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To my mind, it was about Māori losing touch with their roots and their culture.

Once Were Warriors film director Lee Tamahori thought movie would be a flop (2019)

People still meet me in places and go, "I saw your film 20 years ago and I've seen it recently and it still affects me". It's still very flattering.

Once Were Warriors film director Lee Tamahori thought movie would be a flop (2019)

Someone should do a film about white, male Westies. Someone should make a film about white nationalists in Christchurch. We've got things we need to examine. It's time. It's been 25 years.

Once Were Warriors film director Lee Tamahori thought movie would be a flop (2019)

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