Mahana - Eine Maori-Saga (2016)
In den 1960er-Jahren leben die Maori-Familien der Mahanas und Poatas an der Ostküste Neuseelands vom Schafe scheren. Zwischen den beiden Clans herrscht eine jahrzehntelange Feindschaft, die sich nicht nur bei den alljährlichen Schafschur-Wettbewerben als erbitterte Rivalität äußert. Doch auch innerhalb der Familie Mahana gibt es Spannungen, als immer öfter Tradition und Moderne aufeinanderprallen. Besonders der 14-jährige Simeon lehnt sich gegen seinen herrschsüchtigen und traditionell denkenden Großvater Tamihana auf. Einzig dessen Frau Ramona, das spirituelle Oberhaupt, hält die Familie zusammen. Als Simeon ein Foto seiner Großmutter mit dem Patriarchen des verhassten Poata-Clans findet, kommt er der Wahrheit hinter der alten Familienfehde auf die Spur. Und für Ramona wird es nun Zeit ihr jahrzehntelanges Schweigen zu brechen…
Der Regisseur:
Lee Tamahori
Der Autor:
John Collee
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Temuera Morrison as Grandfather Tamihana Mahana |
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Akuhata Keefe as Simeon Mahana |
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Nancy Brunning as Ramona Mahana |
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Jim Moriarty as Rupeni Poata |
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Regan Taylor as Joshua Mahana |
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Maria Walker as Huria Mahana |
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Sienna MacKinlay as Gloria Mahana |
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Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara as Hope Mahana |
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Kyra McRae as Faith Mahana |
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Eds Eramiha as Pani |
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Ngahuia Piripi as Miriam Mahana |
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Matariki Whatarau as Mohi |
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Miriama McDowell as Aunt Saphora |
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Aroha Rawson as Aunt Ruth |
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Yvonne Porter as Poppy Poata |
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Te Kohe Tuhaka as Caesar Poata |
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James Tito as Hone |
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Mark Ruka as Maatiu |
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Paddy Church as Mihaera Poata |
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Fraser Brown as Mr. McKenzie |
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Adam Gardiner as Dr. Gillespie |
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Te Kaha Jonathan as Pupil |
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Stephen Lovatt as Judge Hughes |
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Edwin Wright as Defence Lawyer |
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Aaron Ward as Prosecution Lawyer |
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Miranda Wilson as Clerk Simpson |
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Paul Yates as Minister |
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Joe Naden as Paramount Chief |
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John Ruka as Manuhiri Chief |
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Tania Anderson as Cinema Usher |
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Greg Johnson as Golden Shears Commentator |
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John Leigh as Golden Shears Announcer |
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Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu as Zelda |
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Jim Birchall as Doorman |
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Grae Burton as Young Collins |
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Alistair Browning as Mr. Mervyn Williams |
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Jack Walley as Cinema Projectionist |
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Yusuf Ahmed as Josh |
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Jitesh Mahana as Jitesh Mahana |
| Directing | Lee Tamahori | Director |
| Writing | John Collee | Screenplay |
| Production | Timothy White | Executive Producer |
| Production | Janine Dickins | Producer |
| Production | Robin Scholes | Producer |
| Camera | Ginny Loane | Director of Photography |
| Writing | Witi Ihimaera | Novel |
| Sound | Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Tama Waipara | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Michael Horton | Editor |
| Editing | Jonathan Woodford-Robinson | Editor |
| Art | Mark Robins | Production Design |
| Art | Ross McGarva | Art Direction |
| Art | Peter Sweeney | Art Direction |
| Art | Abi Wollcombe | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Liz McGregor | Costume Design |
| Crew | Ashlee Fidow | Stunts |
