Taika Waititi: Mastering Happy Sad Cinema

Taika Waititi s distinct style of cinema has a unique way of combining tragedy and comedy to create beautifully absurd and poignant representations of the world. This video explores how this dynamic plays out in Eagle vs. Shark (2007), Boy (2010) and Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016). Some very minor spoilers ahead. Written, Edited Narrated by Affrica Handley Music: Secrets Secrets Silent Partner Despite the Traffic Wes Hutchinson Eagle Rock Wes Hutchinson Staring at the Valley Silent Partner Scapes Silent Partner