Broken film premiere sold out

The premiere for New Zealand film BROKEN hosted tomorrow night, Thursday January 25, at the Odeon Theatre in Gisborne has sold out.

The full ticket allocation had sold out by Sunday January 21, 4 days ahead of the highly anticipated event.

BROKEN is inspired by a true New Zealand story and is a modern retelling of ‘Tarore and her Book’ made popular by beloved author Joy Cowley.

The film was predominantly shot on the East Coast of New Zealand, featuring sweeping drone shots showcasing the iconic coastal landscape and stunning area of New Zealand on the big screen.

The film stars lots of local talent from Gisborne, including lead actor - Josh Calles. Josh has served his hometown of Gisborne as a local policeman for 6 years and his experience in the police force helped him bring understanding, passion and intensity to his role as Logan. Josh and his family own a local fish and chip shop where they serve their famous “all sauce chips”. The film also stars Jol Sparks, a trained and passionate drama teacher at Campion College, in the role of Murphy, and local pastor Lance Rickard as Constable Alan Stone. Many extras were also cast from the local community.

The filmmakers comment “we are thrilled that the New Zealand public are getting behind the ‘telling of our stories’ - stories that feature our unique New Zealand culture, landscape and people. Coming together, having pride in, and supporting local projects, is at the core of what it means to be a New Zealander, and it’s an honour to be part of this movement of great kiwi films that share our stories on the big screen.”

Rialto Distribution Sales Manager, Kevin Gordon comments “we’re delighted to see the reaction from New Zealand audiences for BROKEN. The support for a truly local story and local filmmaking has been incredible, and we’re sure audiences will enjoy across the country when the film opens nationwide on February 1st.”

The premiere event will be attended by all cast and crew and members of the local community who helped make the film possible. Following its premiere BROKEN will open in over 50 cinemas nationwide from February 1.

Tickets can be booked now for opening day from local cinemas at the following link: www.flicks.co.nz/movie/broken-2018/

BROKEN OPENS IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE ON FEBRUARY 1

FURTHER INFORMATION

About the film: BROKEN is inspired by the true New Zealand story of a young girl who was murdered by a marauding tribe in the mid 1800’s. She always carried with her the Gospel of Luke which was stolen in the crossfire. Incredibly, her father decided not to seek revenge for her murder, but to instead forgive. When the Gospel was eventually read to her murderer, he was so filled with remorse that he sought out her father to ask him for forgiveness. Because of this incredible act, peace was made between their two warring tribes.

In our modern-day version, Logan an ex-gang leader, has left the gang life to raise his daughter Tori. When Tori is murdered by an opposing gang in town, Logan must choose between forgiveness or revenge as things quickly escalate towards an inevitable gang war.

Directed by Tarry Mortlock and starring local talent including Josh Calles, Ruby Grubb,
Jol Sparks, Ma’a Brian Sagala, Katy Beasley and Wayne Hapi (The Dark Horse and Waru).

Film stills available here
For more information visit: www.broken.film/ or social media Instagram and Facebook
View the trailer here
Music video here

BROKEN opens in cinemas nationwide on February 1, 2018.

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