The Mountain
The Mountain
9–12
available online
available online
#friendship #adventure #illness
dir. Rachel House
New Zealand 2024 / 89’
Polish voice-over, English subtitles in cinemas
New Zealand 2024 / 89’
Polish voice-over, English subtitles in cinemas
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one of the film's executive producers is Taika Waititi, director of Jojo Rabbit and What We Do in the Shadows. The filmmaker also comes from New Zealand and is keen to support his native culture.
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Sam escapes from the hospital to fulfil his big dream of conquering the majestic Mount Taranaki. His new, oddball friends – Mallory and Bronco – join him on this crazy mission. Will the tenacious trio manage to reach the summit?
Each of them has a different motive for climbing Taranaki, a volcanic mountain known from many New Zealand legends. Sam is undergoing treatment and believes in the healing power of the mountain. Mallory recently lost his mother, and climbing to the summit is his family's unfulfilled dream. Bronco, a Maori, has always wanted to conquer the mountain, revered by his ancestors. The young hikers choose a more difficult route so that their parents won't find out about their plans. This unusual trek, apart from memory of endless challenges, will bring them lasting friendship and… an unforgettable adventure!
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Creators
Director
Rachel House
Screenplay
Rachel House, Tom Furniss
Cinematography
Matt Henley
Editing
Cushla Dillon, Carly Turner
Music
Troy Kingi
Main cast
Elizabeth Atkinson, Reuben Francis, Terence Daniel, Troy Kingi, Byron Coll, Fern Sutherland, Sukena Shah
Producers
Desray Armstrong, Morgan Waru
Production
Piki Films, Sandy Lane Productions
Polish distributor
Stowarzyszenie Nowe Horyzonty
Sales
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