Soulbright Movie Night | Whale Rider
AUG28
Friday, August 28
18:00 - 21:00
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Ubud
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Hello Soulbrighters,
This Friday, let's set sail to the pristine shores of the blue Pacific to a small, tight-knit Māori community of 200 people, Whangara, located on the North Island of New Zealand. Rich with mythology and culture, we'll witness a masterfully crafted, poignant, and visually arresting film featuring real Māori myths, legends, and rituals. It tells the story of a young girl named Paikea, who defies tradition and her grandfather’s expectations to become the leader her people need, all while embracing her ancestral connection to the legendary whale rider.
*🛶🐋Whale Rider* (2002)👩🌊
🎬💙 🐳Based on the novel "Whale Rider," this is an empowering story of the Māori people, who have embraced the film as their own. The movie is filled with loveable characters, exclusively filmed with an all-Māori cast.
The heart-stealing protagonist Paikea is played by then 11-year-old Keisha Castle-Hughes, who went from her classroom to acting in the film without prior experience. She became the youngest person ever nominated for an Oscar. Director Niki Caro was so passionate about the project that she lived with the Māori community for a period to better understand their culture and perspectives. An exemplary collaboration with the Ngāti Konohi tribe, the cinematography emphasizes the cultural and spiritual elements of the Māori community. Traditional ceremonies, communal gatherings, and the characters' interactions with nature are shot with reverence and authenticity.
🛶🚣 What I love about this film is that Paikea's journey resonated deeply, inspiring many to embrace their heritage and challenge societal expectations. It's a story that combines the deep, enduring power of myth—of eternal connections—with very contemporary details. The story is uniquely Māori yet transcendent in its appeal, exploring the universal desire for belonging and acceptance, the role of nature in spirituality and identity, gender expectations, and maintaining traditional values while embracing change.
🎎 🐳Join me to witness a visual feast and a captivating tale of courage and tradition. Celebrate the power of heritage and resilience, and discuss its beauty and significance, ensconced in our beanbag circle, in the company of a wonderful community.
This Friday, let's set sail to the pristine shores of the blue Pacific to a small, tight-knit Māori community of 200 people, Whangara, located on the North Island of New Zealand. Rich with mythology and culture, we'll witness a masterfully crafted, poignant, and visually arresting film featuring real Māori myths, legends, and rituals. It tells the story of a young girl named Paikea, who defies tradition and her grandfather’s expectations to become the leader her people need, all while embracing her ancestral connection to the legendary whale rider.
*🛶🐋Whale Rider* (2002)👩🌊
🎬💙 🐳Based on the novel "Whale Rider," this is an empowering story of the Māori people, who have embraced the film as their own. The movie is filled with loveable characters, exclusively filmed with an all-Māori cast.
The heart-stealing protagonist Paikea is played by then 11-year-old Keisha Castle-Hughes, who went from her classroom to acting in the film without prior experience. She became the youngest person ever nominated for an Oscar. Director Niki Caro was so passionate about the project that she lived with the Māori community for a period to better understand their culture and perspectives. An exemplary collaboration with the Ngāti Konohi tribe, the cinematography emphasizes the cultural and spiritual elements of the Māori community. Traditional ceremonies, communal gatherings, and the characters' interactions with nature are shot with reverence and authenticity.
🛶🚣 What I love about this film is that Paikea's journey resonated deeply, inspiring many to embrace their heritage and challenge societal expectations. It's a story that combines the deep, enduring power of myth—of eternal connections—with very contemporary details. The story is uniquely Māori yet transcendent in its appeal, exploring the universal desire for belonging and acceptance, the role of nature in spirituality and identity, gender expectations, and maintaining traditional values while embracing change.
🎎 🐳Join me to witness a visual feast and a captivating tale of courage and tradition. Celebrate the power of heritage and resilience, and discuss its beauty and significance, ensconced in our beanbag circle, in the company of a wonderful community.
