Baba
Joel Kefali / Amber Easby
Running
time:
3 mins
An elderly Turkish migrant now living in New Zealand recounts his early days as a refugee in Auckland, as told to his grandson Joel. Memories are animated to echo the colourful, stream of consciousness storytelling and to capture the mindset of an aging man whose memory is starting to fade and sometimes struggles to be understood.
Season 1
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Homing
A contemplation of home through the interplay of natural and human-made sounds.
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Baba
Joel Kefali animates his grandfather's vibrant tales, bridging memory's gaps with love and nostalgia.
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Queer Selfies
Coming out is one thing, coming home is another.
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The Road to Whakarae
Exploring Waimana Valley's essence through waiata 'Te Rori ki Whakarae, e,' celebrating Tūhoe life and its enduring spirit.
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Wayne
Wayne, a man with limited communication skills, learns the harsh reality of love and romance.
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The Jump
The origin story of what has become the worldwide phenomenon of bungy jumping.
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Stop/Go
A lovable traffic management veteran stops and reflects on life in New Zealand's iconic landscapes.
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Living Like Kings
The Christchurch Earthquake turns disaster into luxury living for a group of homeless people.
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Today
Life inside a South Auckland rest home offers a deep, intimate view of daily existence.