Move to make Christchurch massacre film all about Jacinda Ardern triggers anger

Critics say focus on the prime minister glosses over the experience of the Muslims still struggling with aftermath of mosque shootings

Plans for a Hollywood film focusing on prime minister Jacinda Ardern's response to the Christchurch mosque terror attacks have prompted frustration and disgust in New Zealand, with accusations that Muslim victims have been sidelined.

The film is set to star Australian actor Rose Byrne as Ardern, according to the Hollywood Reporter, and is called They Are Us - a line derived from one of Ardern's speeches at the time. It is to be directed by New Zealand film-maker Andrew Niccol, and produced by FilmNation.