New Zealand Three Kids Adventure Comedy ‘The Mountain’ Full Trailer

New Zealand Three Kids Adventure Comedy ‘The Mountain’ Full Trailer

by Alex Billington
April 4, 2024
Source: YouTube

“Stay sharp! Otherwise I’m done for…” Madman Films has revealed the main official trailer for a fun new New Zealand movie called The Mountain, marking the directorial debut of New Zealand actress Rachel House (from Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Thor: Ragnarok and tons of other films). After opening in NZ back in March (first teaser here), it’s set to premiere at the Sydney Film Festival in June for its Australian premiere. The film explores the journey of three young people as they seek solace under the watchful gaze of the Taranaki mountain (aka “Taranaki Maunga” – see Google Maps) and companionship in the spirit of adventure. Starring Elizabeth Atkinson (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Koata, Ngāti Tama, Kāi Tahu), Reuben Francis, and Terence Daniel (Ngāti Kahungunu, Raukawa ki Wharepūhunga, Kuki Airani – Aitutaki). They are also joined by Troy Kingi (Te Arawa, Ngāpuhi, Te Whānau-ā-Apanui) (Muru), Byron Coll, Fern Sutherland, and Sukena Shah. I’m all about this! I want to see it so bad! Looks funny and fresh. Hopefully it’ll show up in the US sooner than later, in the meantime catch the latest trailer below.

Here’s the full Australian trailer for Rachel House’s The Mountain, direct from Madman’s YouTube:

You can rewatch the teaser trailer for Rachel House’s The Mountain right here, for the first look again.

The Mountain is a heartfelt drama about three children on a mission to find healing under the watchful eye of Taranaki Maunga, and discover friendship in the spirit of adventure. The Mountain is directed by acclaimed New Zealand actress / filmmaker Rachel House (Ngāti Mutunga, Te Atiawa, Kai Tahu), making her feature directorial debut after one other short film previously. The screenplay is written by Rachel House & Tom Furniss. Produced by Desray Armstrong (Te Aitanga-ā-Hauiti, Ngāti Porou) & Morgan Waru (Ngāti Porou). Executive Produced by Carthew Neal, Taika Waititi (Te-Whānau-ā-Apanui) & Paul Wiegard. This hasn’t premiered at any festivals or elsewhere, as far as we know. Madman Films will release House’s The Mountain in New Zealand cinemas on March 28th, 2024. No other international dates have been set yet – stay tuned for news. For more info on the NZ debut, visit the official site. The film is also playing at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival before it opens in Australia from Madman later this year. Who wants to watch it?

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