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The Stolen Children of Aotearoa
Julian Arahanga / New Zealand / 2025 / 104 min
For decades, thousands of children in New Zealand were taken from their families and placed in a system that was supposed to protect them but instead subjected them to violence and abuse. Many of them were Māori, New Zealand’s indigenous people. Today, survivors are breaking their silence, sharing stories of stolen childhoods and lost identities. The film weaves personal testimonies with the historical and political examination of structural violence, showing how closely this injustice is intertwined with colonial structures to this very day.
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Production Country | New Zealand |
| Runtime | 104 min |
| FSK | Not rated |
| Languages | English, Māori |
| Subtitle | English |
| Premiere Status | European Premiere |
| Director | Julian Arahanga |
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| Producer | Ruth Korver |