James & Isey

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James & Isey

2021

1h 31m

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Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa, New Zealand. They are descendants of Ngāti Manu -- the Bird People. Isey is turning 100 years in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum and bringing the spirit world onboard to get her over 100. Northland filmmaker Florian Habicht follows the duo in their incredible week leading up to the 'big event.'

Steve Newall

Flicks (AU, NZ, UK)

Just like life this is an experience rich in emotion that you’ll want to keep living and breathing right up to its inevitable conclusion.

Oct 4, 2022

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

The film seems sprinkled with subtle life lessons; some are verbalized, others are implicit with Habicht careful not to disrupt the gentle tone of the film with anything as crass as an explicit message...It works beautifully.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 6, 2021

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Kate Rodger

Newshub (NZ)

Habicht has an eye and a heart and soul for people and telling their stories and this is one of his best yet.

Rated: 5/5

May 13, 2021

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

It's a rare film that can be this free of sentiment and saccharine while still positively rolling in romanticism, nostalgia and pure, honestly given aroha.

Rated: 4.5/5

May 11, 2021

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Dominic Corry

New Zealand Herald

Winning.

May 10, 2021

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Fiona H

Loved meeting James and Issy. Great pace as felt I was slowly getting to know them. Uplifting, life affirming, Beautifully shot.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/24

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Synopsis

Isey lives with her adult son James on their small farm in Kawakawa, New Zealand. They are descendants of Ngāti Manu -- the Bird People. Isey is turning 100 years in a week. In their unique relationship, James has devoted the last 20 years to looking after his mum and bringing the spirit world onboard to get her over 100. Northland filmmaker Florian Habicht follows the duo in their incredible week leading up to the 'big event.'

Director: Florian Habicht
Producer: Florian Habicht, Lani-rain Feltham
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 31m