James & Isey


Filmmaker Florian Habicht (Pulp, Kaikohe Demolition) follows the lives of a tohunga (shaman) and his 99-year-old mother as she nears a century on Earth. Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa. They are descendants of Ngati Manu. Isey is turning 100 years in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum and bringing the spirit world onboard to get her over 100.
Director:
Florian Habicht
Year:
2021
Genre:
Documentary
Country:
New Zealand
Classification:
M
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