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Which 1983 film by Geoff Murphy, a historical epic set during the New Zealand Wars, follows a Māori warrior seeking revenge after colonial forces massacre his village, and is considered a landmark of indigenous cinema?

Answer: Utu — Utu was one of the first films to address the history of the New Zealand Wars directly, starring Anzac Wallace as Te Wheke, and remains a powerful exploration of colonisation, violence, and justice.

Utu was one of the first films to address the history of the New Zealand Wars directly, starring Anzac Wallace as Te Wheke, and remains a powerful exploration of colonisation, violence, and justice.

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