Marlon Williams: Two Worlds

Marlon Williams: Two Worlds (2025)

Marlon Williams: NgĀ Ao E Rua – Two Worlds

Follow the charming Aotearoa New Zealand singer-songwriter on a life-changing journey of self-exploration as he embraces his roots and creates his first album in te reo Māori.

Date of release
2025-06-01
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Director
Ursula Williams

Casting

Interesting facts

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds is a 2025 New Zealand documentary film directed by Ursula Grace Williams. The film documents musician Marlon Williams's four-year journey to record Te Whare Tīwekaweka, his first album entirely in te reo Māori.

Production

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds was produced by Alexander Behse, with associate producers Alastair Burns, Ursula Grace Williams, Marlon Williams, James Borrowdale, and John Harris. The film is a co-production between Monsoon Pictures International and Revival Pictures Production. It was financed by the New Zealand Film Commission, NZ On Air, and Te Māngai Pāho, with additional support from the Screen Canterbury NZ Production Grant.

Production featured extensive collaboration with Marlon's touring band The Yarra Benders, co-producer Mark Perkins, the He Waka Kōtuia singers, and guest artist Lorde. It was filmed over four years as Marlon created his first te reo Māori album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. The project was shot across international tours, recording sessions, and at Marlon's home in Lyttelton.

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