NZIFF2026
LOMU is a complex and nuanced portrait of Jonah Lomu, the most adored son of the Pacific, a legendary All Black, who transcended the game with his immense power and unstoppable determination.
More than a sports biography, this documentary is a Pasifika story of identity, faith, collective responsibility and vulnerability behind legend. Jonah Lomu emerges not only as a revolutionary athlete, but as a deeply human figure whose legacy reshaped rugby, expanded representation, and changed who the game belongs to forever.
“Rugby’s first global superstar was also one of its most private — a shy, gentle giant caught between two worlds, whose story mirrors Aotearoa’s own coming of age.” ~NZIFF
Director
Director
Language
English
Closed Captions [CC]
English
Countries
New Zealand, UK
Studio
Madman
