Whale rider
2022
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The Whangara people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai shows that she possesses a natural leadership ability.
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Author:
Caro, Niki, 1967-, screenwriter, film directorCastle-Hughes, Keisha, 1990-, actorIhimaera, Witi, 1944-
Edition:
20th anniversary edition.
Imprint:
[East Melbourne, Vic.] : Distributed by Madman Entertainment, [2022]©2002.
Collation:
1 DVD-video (approximately 101 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Title from container.Madman Entertainment: SSP0036."Based on the book 'The whale rider' by Witi Ihimaera" -- Container.In English. English subtitles for the hearing impaired.
Credits:
Written and directed by Niki Caro.
Performers:
Cast: Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis.
Audience:
Rated PG.
System details:
DVD video, Dolby digital 5.1 surround, PAL, region 4, wide screen 16:9.
Dewey class:
791.4372F
Language:
English
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BRN:
716255