Aroha: A Story of the Māori People (1951)

Aroha depicts a young Māori chief's daughter who embraces the modernity of the Pākehā world (attending university in Wellington) while confronting her place with her own people (Te Arawa) and traditions at home. The NFU-produced dramatisation is didactic but largely sensitive in making Aroha's story represent contemporary Māori dilemmas (noted anthropologist Ernest Beaglehole was the cultural advisor). Watch out for some musical treats, including an instrumental version of classic Kiwi song, 'Blue Smoke' and a performance of the action song 'Me He Manu Rere'.

Director: Michael Forlong
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
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Editing: Michael Forlong
Country: New Zealand
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: en

Keywords

maori tradition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aroha: A Story of the Māori People about?
Aroha depicts a young Māori chief's daughter who embraces the modernity of the Pākehā world (attending university in Wellington) while confronting her place with her own people (Te Arawa) and traditions at home. The NFU-produced dramatisation is didactic but largely sensitive in making Aroha's story represent contemporary Māori dilemmas (noted anthropologist Ernest Beaglehole was the cultural advisor). Watch out for some musical treats, including an instrumental version of classic Kiwi song, 'Blue Smoke' and a performance of the action song 'Me He Manu Rere'.
Who directed Aroha: A Story of the Māori People?
Aroha: A Story of the Māori People was directed by Michael Forlong.
Who stars in Aroha: A Story of the Māori People?
Aroha: A Story of the Māori People stars Moana Kahui, Te Wairangi Korowhiti.
How long is Aroha: A Story of the Māori People?
Aroha: A Story of the Māori People has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
What genre is Aroha: A Story of the Māori People?
Aroha: A Story of the Māori People is a Drama film.
Where was Aroha: A Story of the Māori People produced?
Aroha: A Story of the Māori People was produced in New Zealand.