We Were Dangerous

2024
83min
Feature
Synopsis: 

In 1954 New Zealand, Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape an institution for delinquent girls, but they are caught and it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island. The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of the devout Matron. The trio rail against the system, dubious of the benevolence of the bible and taking refuge in their blossoming friendship. It’s hard to reform girls who don’t believe they need reforming. However, a sense of doom settles in when experimental forms of punishment take place in the dead of night. Nellie and Daisy plot rebellion, but unexpectedly find themselves at odds with Lou, who is afraid to break the rules.

Status: 
Complete
Genre: 
Drama
Distributor: 
Piki Films/Madman

Credits:

Screenplay by: 
Crew: 
Additional Writing
Director of Photography
Production Design
Music Composition
Casting
Costume Designer
Make Up Designer
Festival/Awards: 
2024: SXSW Film Festival - Narrative Feature Competition, Special Jury Award for Filmmaking, BUFF International Children and Young People’s Film Festival Malmö, BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, Sydney Film Festival – In Competition First Nations Award, Melbourne International Film Festival, Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival, Hawai’i International Film Festival - Pasifika Award for Best Feature Film, Schlingel International Film Festival for Children and Young Audience – Winner Fair Play Award, San Diego International Film Festival