Hinekura (2019)
In 1600s Aotearoa a young woman prepares for her destiny by undergoing a sacred ritual. An irresistible tale of female empowerment told in a gloriously enchanted Māori world. It’s a super-heroine story about periods, fantastically alive and unforgettable.
Primary Title
- Hinekura
Date Broadcast
- Thursday 2 July 2020
Release Year
- 2019
Duration
- 18:00
Series
- 2
Episode
- 1
Channel
- www.matarikifestival.org.nz
Broadcaster
- Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau - Auckland Council
Programme Description
- In 1600s Aotearoa a young woman prepares for her destiny by undergoing a sacred ritual. An irresistible tale of female empowerment told in a gloriously enchanted Māori world. It’s a super-heroine story about periods, fantastically alive and unforgettable.
Classification
- M
Owning Collection
- TV & Radio
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- 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
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- Short films--New Zealand
Genres
- Fantasy
- Historical drama
Hosts
- Becs Arahanga (Director)
- Sharlene George (Producer)
- Kathryn Akuhata-Brown (Producer)
- Simon Temple (Director of Photography)
- Luke Evans (Editor)
- Amy Kahumako Rameka (Actor)
- Te Ohorere Reneti (Actor)
- Mere Boynton (Actor)
- Awa Films (Production Unit)
- Te Mangai Paho (Funder)
- Becs Arahanga (Writer)
- Julian Arahanga (Executive Producer)
- Stephen Gallagher (Composer)
- Maisey Rika (Musician)
Contributors
- Becs Arahanga (Director)
- Sharlene George (Producer)
- Kathryn Akuhata-Brown (Producer)
- Simon Temple (Director of Photography)
- Luke Evans (Editor)
- Amy Kahumako Rameka (Actor)
- Te Ohorere Reneti (Actor)
- Mere Boynton (Actor)
- Awa Films (Production Unit)
- Te Māngai Pāho (Funder)
- Becs Arahanga (Writer)
- Julian Arahanga (Executive Producer)
- Stephen Gallagher (Composer)
- Maisey Rika (Musician)
Subjects
- Maori (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs
- Short films--New Zealand