Question 1

What surprising real-world consequence did Temuera Morrison face after playing Jake Heke?

Accepted Answer

Temuera Morrison would get challenged to fight all the time by local thugs after seeing him play Jake Heke.

Question 2

Which actor initially refused a role in the film because they found the character repulsive?

Accepted Answer

Cliff Curtis initially refused the role of Uncle Bully as he found the character so repulsive, but was persuaded by his agent and auntie.

Question 3

What did Roger Ebert say about the acting in Once Were Warriors?

Accepted Answer

Roger Ebert said the acting in Once Were Warriors is so powerful, it puts the Academy Awards into perspective.

Question 4

Which major international film festivals screened Once Were Warriors in 1994?

Accepted Answer

The film screened at San Sebastián, Telluride, Vancouver, BFI London, Toronto, and Venice film festivals in 1994.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Once Were Warriors?

Accepted Answer

Beth Heke struggles to keep her Maori family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent, alcoholic husband Jake.

Question 6

Why did Temuera Morrison face challenges from local thugs after the film's release?

Accepted Answer

Temuera Morrison would get challenged to fight all the time by local thugs after seeing him play the violent character Jake Heke.

Question 7

Which actor initially refused a role in 'Once Were Warriors' due to finding the character repulsive?

Accepted Answer

Cliff Curtis initially refused the role of Uncle Bully as he found the character so repulsive, but was persuaded by his agent and auntie to do it.

Question 8

What did film critic Roger Ebert say about the acting in 'Once Were Warriors'?

Accepted Answer

Roger Ebert said in a review that the acting in 'Once Were Warriors' is so powerful, it puts the Academy Awards into perspective.

Question 9

What is the central conflict in 'Once Were Warriors' as described in the synopsis?

Accepted Answer

The story follows Beth Heke's strong will to keep her Maori family together during times of unemployment and abuse from her violent and alcoholic husband Jake.

Question 10

Which major film festivals was 'Once Were Warriors' an official selection for in 1994?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the San Sebastián International, Telluride, Vancouver International, BFI London, Toronto International, and Venice Film Festivals in 1994.

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