Interview with "The Mountain" Writer/Director, Rachel House

Rachel House is a filmmaker, actor, writer and beyond that has performed across stage and screen centering humour, heart and mana. The credits speak for themselves, Whalerider, Boy, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Moana, Thor series, Heartbreak High to name a few.

Her directorial debut, The Mountain, is colourful drama about three children discovering friendship's healing power through the spirit of adventure.

The Mountain will be in Australian cinemas from Thursday June 27.

Video interview

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Chapters

• 0:00 The Mountain - Interview - Audio
• 0:22 Rachel's Directorial Debut: The Mountain
• 0:41 Podcast Banter and Listener Connection
• 2:28 The Collaborative Nature of Filmmaking
• 5:48 Cultural Representation in The Mountain
• 9:00 Themes of Healing and Empathy
• 13:32 Casting and Character Development
• 19:48 Reflections on Childhood and Storytelling
• 21:40 Conclusion and Film Recommendations