My Weaponry (2010)
Synopsis
In this poetic short film, writer/director/songwriter Kararaina Rangihau tells a story of great significance to the Tūhoe people. Unfolding entirely in te reo Māori, the narrative follows a child (played by Te Ratauhina Tumarae) learning the origins to the waiata 'Taku Rākau E', from her great-grandmother (Menu Ripia). Flicking between the present day and 1873, the great-grandmother tells how Mihikitekapua, a blind women of Tūhoe (also played by Ripia), first sang this important waiata. Rangihau was mentored by prominent filmmaker Merata Mita, who produced the film with co-producer Chelsea Winstanley.
Release Date: 2010-07-26
Runtime: 14 minutes
Director: Kararaina Rangihau
Top Cast
- Parehuia Eparaima as Whaea Tamati
- Raymond Tipu as Warrior
- Menu Ripia as Mihikitekapua
- Menu Ripia as Nan
- Pato Ripia as Takahi
- Te Urewera Tekurapa as Tia
- Te Ratauhina Tumarae as Erana
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s): N/A
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