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UNFORGIVABLE / WAHI TAPU, IMPARDONNABLE

(ENGLISH, MĀORI, FRENCH)

“In 1909 New Zealand, Henri, a young Vicar’s self-loathing is tested by his attraction to an idealistic Maori envoy, Tangaroa, the pair forced to hide their growing intimacy under the judgemental eyes of the imperious and God-fearing Québecois Joséphine.”

PRODUCTION DETAILS

  • Directed by: Jonathan Zsofi - Te Makutu The Curse (2017), Blood of Jerusalem (2018), Hadir and The Deep (2014).

  • Produced by: Ruby Reihana-Wilson (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Hine, Ngai Tūteauru) - Life is Easy (2019), INKED (2020), Timothy Moran - A Promise of Light (2020), Pressage (2017).

  • Writing team: Rhiannon Bells Harata (Ngāti Kahungunu) - Te Makutu, The Curse (2017), Gary Leaf (Ngā Puhi, Nga Tūwharetoa) Te Makutu, The Curse (2017), alongside Peter May - Shadow of Innocence (2015) with Consultant: Kathryn Burnett - Fresh Eggs (2019).

  • Production Company: The Ziggurat International Media Group LTD, and Zsofi Pictures in Association with MORGUE Moran/Guest Films LTD.

  • Based on: The Mass award-winning Te Makutu, The Curse (2017) & Shadow of Innocence (2015). Click to support Unforgivable by watching Te Makutu or Shadow.

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  • Languages: English, Te Reo Maori, Québec French.

  • Shooting: May & June 2021 on location in Auckland, New Zealand & Québec City, Canada.

  • Theatrical Release date: July 2022 (Tentative).

PRODUCED BY (NZL): IN ASSOCIATION WITH (CAN):

 
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CASTING GUIDELINES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES BEFORE YOU APPLY:

  • PLEASE RESPOND TO THE CASTING CALL ONLY USING THE FORMS ON THE ADJOINED PAGES.

  • ONLY APPLICATIONS FOR THESE ROLES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

  • ALL ROLES ARE PAID AT NZ (EQUITY) / CAN (UNION) RATES. RENUMERATION WILL NOT BE DISCUSSED THE UNTIL SUCH A TIME AS THE PRODUCER DEEMS APPROPRIATE IN THE TIMELINE OF AUDITIONS.

  • CANADIAN RESIDENTS CANNOT APPLY FOR NZ & AUS ROLES AND VICE VERSA. EXCEPT FOR THE ROLE OF JOSÉPHINE.

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