New Zealand / Jul 26, 1996 / G
Percussion's there in our lives, it's there in our heartbeat.
46min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.
Main cast
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Te Pahū |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Rangipai Productions, Ora digital |
| Official site | nzonscreen.com |
| Executive producer | Caterina De Nave |
| Production | Rawiri Paratene |
| Writer | Rawiri Paratene, Merata Mita |
| Editing | Richard Rautjoki, Oliver Tiraa |
| Cinematography | Fred Renata, Grant Atkinson |
| Assistant directors | Merata Mita |
| Camera operators | Fred Renata, Grant Atkinson |
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| Additional photography | Fred Renata, Grant Atkinson |
| Music | Mike Huddlestone, Hirini Melbourne, Dick Reade, Dave Hurley |
| Sound | Mike Huddlestone, Hirini Melbourne, Dick Reade, Dave Hurley |
Release dates
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