The read
It runs a compact 1h 10m.
Synopsis
Mauri (life principle, life force, vital essence inherent in all living things) The film is an intimate, visually stunning testament to a land and a people who have survived removal, exploitation and colonization — and to the healing ways that are part of the Māori ancestral knowledge. It juxtaposes the enduring trauma of colonialism with the resilience offered through Māori ancestral healing traditions.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Zaya BenazzoDirector
- Jerome PuoroOriginal Music Composer
- Maurizio BenazzoDirector
Cast
- Tohe AshbyCast
- Atarangi MurupaengaCast
- Donna KerridgeCast
Themes
maorienvironmentalismhealingindigenous rightsmauricolonialisation