The Convert

Convert, The - 2023

MBK, Jump Film & Brouhaha Productions - 119 min.

DVD UPC/EAN # 9322225253513(AU/NZ); 876964018333(US/CA)

Blu-ray UPC/EAN # 9322225253797(AU/NZ); 876964018340(US/CA); 4042564242874(DE)

4K UPC/EAN # 4042564242881(DE)

Principal Cast: Guy Pearce, Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne, Jacqueline McKenzie, Lawrence Makoare, Dean O'Gorman,Duane Evans Jr., Ariki Salvation-Turner.
Screenplay: Shane Danielsen, Lee Tamahori; Cinematography: Gin Loane; Editor: Luke Haigh; Supervising Sound Editor: Angus Robertson; Special Effects Supervisor: Brinsley Compton. Music: Matteo Zingales; Visual Effects Supervisor: Lindsay Adams; Costume Design: Liz McGregor; Production Design: Nick Williams, Guy Moana; Producers: Troy Lum, Andrew Mason, Robin Scholes, Te Kohe Tuhaka; Director: Lee Tamahori.

New Zealand in the 1830s is a Maori world, dominated by tribal wars. Seeking redemption from a dark past, lay preacher Thomas Munro (GUY PEARCE) is on board a trading vessel heading to the newly established town of Epworth, a British settlement in that far corner of the world. When the ship anchors for repairs, Munro finds himself caught up in a battle between Maori tribes. He witnesses the slaughter of innocents, and with a bloody war now inevitable, he must decide what role he will play and whether his faith is real or of any value.

Censor Rating: M - Review Rating: R13

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AVAILABILITY OF DVD COPIES

A Region Free DVD and Blu-ray became available from Australian and New Zealand sources, starting 21 August 2024. It's format is 2.40:1. The DVD has DD 5.1, DD 2.0 and audio description spoken English soundtracks. Its only extra is its theatrical trailer. The feature length is 114 minutes. It sells for about $30.
The Blu-ray feature length is 119 minutes. It has DTS-HD 5.1, LPCM 2.0 and audio description spoken English soundtracks. It has over an hour's worth of extras; mainly contained within a seven part "Maori History Lesson": Whakapapa (14:37), Rakau (11:27), Conversion (07:04), Kakahu (12:09), Waka Taua (13:05), Taonga (08:18), Early Aotearoa (07:21). Additionally there is a "Behind the Scenes (18:12) and Theatrical Trailer (2:54).
It is also available on DVD and Blu-ray from US and Canadian sources, starting 08 October 2024. Any stats and extras that differ from the Australian/New Zealand ones will be listed in October.
There are also Blu-ray and 4k versions available from German sources. It has spoken German DTS-HD 5.1 and English/Maori DTS-HD 5.1 as well as optional English and German subtitles. Extras include a "making of" short and trailer.

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