DOCNZ: The New Zealand International Documentary Film Festival

 
 

Films by topic Ethnic

Displaying 1-5 of 5 films.

  • The Birthday

    The Netherlands The Birthday follows a young Iranian man in the process of becoming a woman through a transsexual operation, up to and beyond his operation.

  • The Importance of Being MLABRI

    Denmark/Thailand The outside world is closing in on the Mlabri, who have kept their identity and language alive in Northern Thailand. How will they adapt in an ever-modernising country?

  • My Family Portrait

    Korea Hair loss prompts director Kim to search for his father. The journey reveals complex family relationships and issues of Korean society opening up itself to the West.

  • Restoring the Mauri of Lake Omapere

    New Zealand The film examines the issues surrounding the toxic pollution of the largest body of fresh water in Northland NZ, and the effects on downstream communities.

  • Shame

    USA/Pakistan Nominated by Time Magazine as one of Asia’s Real Heroes, Mukhtaran Mai’s story takes on a global significance when gang-raped as punishment for a crime she…