Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary (2021)
Hone Tuwhare, New Zealand’s most famous Māori poet, leaves a legacy to the granddaughter he left behind. To reconnect, she writes a love letter to the world. A national treasure whose poetry spanned over 40 years, the world knew Hone Tuwhare. His mokopuna Manaia never did. Now 18 years old, Manaia feels her koro calling her, triggering an emotional journey of connection in te reo Māori to prove there’s another Tuwhare who writes poetry.
Director: Matariki Bennett
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: August 26, 2021
Cast
- Manaia Tuwhare - Herself
- Hone Tuwhare - Himself
Language: English, Maori
Original Language: mi
More Films by Director: Matariki Bennett
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary about?
- Hone Tuwhare, New Zealand’s most famous Māori poet, leaves a legacy to the granddaughter he left behind. To reconnect, she writes a love letter to the world. A national treasure whose poetry spanned over 40 years, the world knew Hone Tuwhare. His mokopuna Manaia never did. Now 18 years old, Manaia feels her koro calling her, triggering an emotional journey of connection in te reo Māori to prove there’s another Tuwhare who writes poetry.
- Who directed Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary?
- Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary was directed by Matariki Bennett.
- Who stars in Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary?
- Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary stars Manaia Tuwhare, Hone Tuwhare.
- How long is Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary?
- Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary?
- Wind Song and Rain - a short documentary is a Documentary film.