Film: Whale Rider
The indigenous Maori of New Zealand hand down their traditions to each generation through stories and art. This film takes us to a coastal village where legends from the past are interwoven with modern themes of identity, family and ambition - all seen through the eyes of the young protagonist, Pai.
About the film:
Year: 2002
Country of origin: New Zealand
Length: 101 minutes
Director/Script: Niki Caro
Starring: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis
Based on the novel The Whale Rider by Witi Ihamaera
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CC BY-SASkrevet av Sonja Nygaard-Joki.
Sist faglig oppdatert 17.03.2020