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