New Zealand / Feb 13, 2016 / M
From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.
1h 43min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara | Hope Mahana |
| Kyra McRae | Faith Mahana |
| Eds Eramiha | Pani |
| Ngahuia Piripi | Miriam Mahana |
| Matariki Whatarau | Mohi |
| Miriama McDowell | Aunt Saphora |
| Aroha Rawson | Aunt Ruth |
| Yvonne Porter | Poppy Poata |
| Te Kohe Tuhaka | Caesar Poata |
| James Tito | Hone |
| Mark Ruka | Maatiu |
| Paddy Church | Mihaera Poata |
| Fraser Brown | Mr. McKenzie |
| Adam Gardiner | Dr. Gillespie |
| Te Kaha Jonathan | Pupil |
| Stephen Lovatt | Judge Hughes |
| Edwin Wright | Defence Lawyer |
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| Aaron Ward | Prosecution Lawyer |
| Miranda Wilson | Clerk Simpson |
| Paul Yates | Minister |
| Joe Naden | Paramount Chief |
| John Ruka | Manuhiri Chief |
| Tania Anderson | Cinema Usher |
| Greg Johnson | Golden Shears Commentator |
| John Leigh | Golden Shears Announcer |
| Josephine Stewart-Te Whiu | Zelda |
| Jim Birchall | Doorman |
| Grae Burton | Young Collins |
| Alistair Browning | Mr. Mervyn Williams |
| Jack Walley | Cinema Projectionist |
| Yusuf Ahmed | Josh |
| Jitesh Mahana | Jitesh Mahana |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Mahana |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | New Zealand |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | New Zealand Film Commission, Jump Film and Television, Hopscotch Entertainment One, Wild Bunch Distribution |
| Official site | nzfilm.co.nz |
| Release date | 1 settembre 2016 |
| Executive producer | Timothy White |
| Production | Robin Scholes, Janine Dickins |
| Writer | John Collee, Witi Ihimaera |
| Editing | Michael Horton, Jonathan Woodford-Robinson |
| Cinematography | Ginny Loane |
| Assistant directors | Lee Tamahori |
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| Camera operators | Ginny Loane |
| Additional photography | Ginny Loane |
| Production design | Mark Robins, Ross McGarva, Abi Wollcombe, Peter Sweeney |
| Art direction | Ross McGarva, Peter Sweeney, Mark Robins, Abi Wollcombe |
| Set decoration | Abi Wollcombe, Ross McGarva, Mark Robins, Peter Sweeney |
| Stunts | Ashlee Fidow |
| Music | Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, Tama Waipara |
| Sound | Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper, Tama Waipara |
| Costume design | Liz McGregor |
| Makeup | Liz McGregor |
| Hairstyling | Liz McGregor |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Jan 09, 2017 / Palm Springs International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Germany / Sep 01, 2016 / 12
Denmark / Aug 17, 2017
TV
France / Jun 21, 2019 / ARTE
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