Mataku The Lost Tribe - Iwi Ngaro
"The Lost Tribe/Iwi Ngaro" tells the story of a group of modern-day soldiers who are sent on a mission deep in the heart of the forest. Along the way, they come across grisly evidence that another unit of soldiers, who were meant to be in the area, have met a violent end. Moving further into the bush to hunt for their fellow soldiers they come across a mysterious warrior who they follow. Amazingly the warrior reveals to them a hidden unearthly world through a rock face and a fearsome tribe that was rumoured to have disappeared in the area hundreds of years ago. Right before their eyes, the soldiers witness a frightening event involving the mysterious lost tribe that will change their lives forever.
Mataku delves into the unique and mystical world of Māori supernatural tales. Tapu, utu, ancient spirits guiding us are all subjects of Mataku. The series draws upon an oral story-telling tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Primary Title
- Mataku
Episode Title
- The Lost Tribe - Iwi Ngaro
Date Broadcast
- Friday 1 July 2016
Start Time
- 20 : 00
Finish Time
- 20 : 30
Duration
- 30:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 2
Channel
- Maori Television
Broadcaster
- Maori Television Service
Programme Description
- Mataku delves into the unique and mystical world of Māori supernatural tales. Tapu, utu, ancient spirits guiding us are all subjects of Mataku. The series draws upon an oral story-telling tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Episode Description
- "The Lost Tribe/Iwi Ngaro" tells the story of a group of modern-day soldiers who are sent on a mission deep in the heart of the forest. Along the way, they come across grisly evidence that another unit of soldiers, who were meant to be in the area, have met a violent end. Moving further into the bush to hunt for their fellow soldiers they come across a mysterious warrior who they follow. Amazingly the warrior reveals to them a hidden unearthly world through a rock face and a fearsome tribe that was rumoured to have disappeared in the area hundreds of years ago. Right before their eyes, the soldiers witness a frightening event involving the mysterious lost tribe that will change their lives forever.
Classification
- PGR
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
- Maori
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Supernatural--Drama
- Mythology, Maori--Drama
- Legends--New Zealand--Drama
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Drama
- Television programs--New Zealand
Genres
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Horror
Contributors
- Carey Carter (Producer)
- Peter Burger (Director)
- Michael Bennett (Writer)
- Temuera Morrison (Presenter)
- Calvin Tuteao (Actor)
- Ross Duncan (Actor)
- Scott Morrison (Actor)
- Phil Spencer-Harris (Actor)
- Clint Eruera (Actor)
- Craig Hall (Actor)
- Laurie Dee (Actor)
- Joy Watson (Actor)
- Kevin J. Wilson (Actor)
- South Pacific Pictures (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Supernatural--Drama
- Mythology, Maori--Drama
- Legends--New Zealand--Drama
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Drama
- Television programs--New Zealand