“The Convert” is a 2023 historical drama directed by Lee Tamahori, featuring Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, and Te Kohe Tuhaka. The screenplay, co-written by Tamahori and Shane Danielsen, is based on Michael Bennett’s story, itself inspired by Hamish Clayton’s 2011 novel “Wulf.” This international co-production involves New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with filming locations across New Zealand’s North Island, including West Auckland beaches and Studio West. The film’s production was supported by the New Zealand Film Commission and the New Zealand Premium Production Fund.
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The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 7, 2023. It was subsequently released in New Zealand on March 14, 2024, and in Australia on June 20, 2024. A limited theatrical release occurred in the United States on July 12, 2024.
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As of July 31, 2024, “The Convert” grossed $350,877 in New Zealand from 109 cinemas and $268,249 in Australia from 97 cinemas. In the United States and Canada, the limited release yielded $5,263 from 20 cinemas, while in Russia, the film earned $68,942 from 267 cinemas.
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Critical reception was mixed. Graeme Tuckett of The Post praised the screenplay, cinematography, and performances but noted the middle part of the story as “muddled and unnecessary.” Tommy de Silva from The Spinoff lauded the acting, fight choreography, integration of the Māori language, and authentic depiction of 1830s New Zealand society. However, he pointed out minor historical inaccuracies and stereotypical portrayals of Māori and Pākehā characters.
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