Work on the controversial film They Are Us, which dramatises the 15 March Christchurch mosque shootings, has been put on hold.
But the film’s announcement prompted outcry from New Zealand’s Muslim community, many of whom criticised its premise as “insensitive” and “obscene”.
The script is far from final, and never intended to be shared with the affected members of the Muslim community at such an early stage.”
It focused on Ardern’s response following the attacks, with actor Rose Byrne slated to play Ardern.
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