Mana Waka

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Mana Waka (1990)

Directed by Merata Mita

Documentary · 1h 25m

Fifty years in the making, this extraordinary reconstruction of a never-completed 1940 documentary captures the construction of seven massive traditional war canoes by Maori tribespeople in anticipation of New Zealand's centenary celebrations.

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Cast

Crew

Director
Merata Mita
Writer
Merata Mita
Editor
Annie Collins

Details

Release date
1990-05-05
Runtime
1h 25m
Genres
Documentary
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English, Maori
Countries
New Zealand
Production
Turangawaewae Marae, Te Puea Estate