A Māori character with a moko koa tattoo, embodying defiance against a backdrop suggesting colonial oppression and gothic undertones.
Film & TV

Mārama Director's Māori Ancestors Inspire Colonial Critique

In the upcoming Māori gothic film 'Mārama', a character's moko koa tattoo, drawn with lipstick at another's demand, subtly reveals the film's deep dive into colonial power dynamics.

Julian MercerJune 26, 20263 min read


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