The late Barry Barclay [Ng?ti Apa] was one of New Zealand’s most respected filmmakers. He directed such landmark titles as Tangata Whenua, Ngati, and Feathers of Peace. Barclay was also a longtime campaigner for the right of indigenous people to tell their own stories, to their own people. Before his death in February 2008, Barclay [ Read More ]
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The late Barry Barcay Interview released on NZ On Screen
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NZFC mourns passing of Barry Barclay
“Kua hinga te Totara o te wao nui a Tane” A Totara in the great forest of Tane has fallen It is with great sadness that the New Zealand Film Commission receives news of the passing of film maker Barry Barclay. Commission Chief Executive, Dr Ruth Harley, says Barry Barclay holds an honoured place in [ Read More ]
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Barry Barclay Maori film-maker dies
Barry Barclay ( 1944 – 2008 ) Barry Barclay passed away just after midnight 19th Feb, 2008 at Rawene Hospital as the result of a stroke. He died peacefully. Barry Barclay was the first Maori to direct a feature length film with the 1987 film Ngati. He lay for one night at his partner’s house [ Read More ]
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