Whale Rider - Special Edition - 2003 - DVD Movie - New Sealed

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New Zealand's Maori culture is the focus of WHALE RIDER, the powerful coming-of-age tale of Pai (Keisha Castle-Hughes), a 13-year-old girl who feels destined to become leader and chief to her tribe although that role has always been reserved for males. In part, the role is her birthright, as her twin brother died in childbirth, and she survived. However, her grandfather, Koro (Rawiri Paratene), who is the current chief, stands firmly in the way of Pai's dream. He is extremely traditional and is superstitious that even Pai's curiosity in learning to be chief could upset the ancestors (who are the whales themselves). Pai's grandmother, Flowers (Vicky Haughton), defies Koro to support Pai, and her uncle, Rawiri (Grant Roa), trains her in the chants and battle techniques she needs. The rest is intuition, and Pai has loads of it--enough to communicate with the ancestors, and call them to her for help and guidance.Weaving family life, cultural tradition, and an ancient myth into a contemporary story, WHALE RIDER is a tender tale. As Pai, first-time actress Castle-Hughes is a small but impressive warrior, perfectly balancing kid naivety with adult bravery. The traditional costumes, language, chants, and personality of the Maori people come through well, while the tale is clearly a modern fiction, based on a novel by Witi Ihimaera. Beautiful and dramatic New Zealand landscapes and dreamy underwater whale photography cement the formula of the film and add to its magic.

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0043396022720
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Product Key Features

Actor
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Vicky Haughton
Rating
PG-13
Edition
Special Edition
Movie/TV Title
Whale Rider
Director
Niki Caro
Format
DVD
Release Year
2003
Genre
Drama

Additional Product Features

Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
New Zealand
Display Format
Special Edition
Signal Standard
Dvd
Leading Role
Keisha Castle-Hughes, Vicky Haughton
Release Date
20031028
Film Country
New Zealand

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  • Most favourable review

    Love the Movie!

    Love this movie and the disc works great from beginning to end including using all the features. My family watches it w/ the Spanish subtitles so everyone can enjoy it. No stalls or skips when playing. Clean from beginning to end.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned

  • A spiritual enlightenment

    A beautiful story for adults and children alike. The story is a touching web of family values , traditions and dreams. The main character gives you hope and earnest pathos and draws you in. The whale is the underlining theme as it ties the culture and heritage together with modern drama. a must see. visually stunning, a small slice of New Zealand, and the Maori people. You might laugh a little, and perhaps shed a tear.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: roundaboutbooks

  • "The Maori of New Zealand"

    I lived in Australia for 8 years, during which time i visited the Northern and Southern Islands of New Zealand...this film is about the indigenous peoples of New Zealand, or the Maori. The actors are Maori, and the film is excellent as it unravels the various beliefs of the Maori people through the eyes of a very young Maori girl. It is a great film!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: bigapple14

  • Mythical, mystical, shot on local, great music!

    One of the best movies ever. It's deep, colorful, and engaging. One of just a few I'm able to watch multiple times. (not a kid's movie, although suitable for 13 +...?)

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • Movie made just to sit back and enjoy.

    It is an adult movie but kids might enjoy it also. There is no sex, nudity or bloody core. It is a movie that deals with the conflict between generations grandfather, grandfather and granddaughter. We really enjoyed the movie.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: super_sunny_sales