Playing as part of the 71st Sydney Film Festival, We Were Dangerous, is a funny yet frightening drama following three defiant Māori teen-girls at an institution for delinquent girls on an isolated island.

Set in 1954 New Zealand, the trio rail against the system, finding strength in their friendship – but this is challenged when the school’s matron divides them.

It stars Rima Te-Waita, Erana James, Nathalie Morris and Manaia Hall. Produced by Morgan Waru and Polly Fryer, alongside executive producer Taika Waititi. The Director of We Were Dangerous, Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu, joined Danny Chifley on 2SER Breakfast to chat about her movie.