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   May 17, 2024 · 1. Is Whale Rider based on a true story? No, Whale Rider is not based on a true story. However, it is inspired by the novel of the same name written by Witi Ihimaera, which explores Maori culture and mythology. 2. Who directed Whale Rider? Whale Rider was directed by Niki Caro, a talented filmmaker from New Zealand.

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   Jun 6, 2003 · Whale Rider is a film about a young girl named Paikea who struggles to be taken seriously by her grandfather. It is a highly emotional and gripping story which has you at the edge of your seat from start to finish. It is set in Whandara, New Zealand. It is based on the legend of Paikea and it shows us how the Maori tradition works and operates.

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   • Director: Niki Caro

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   Is the Whale Rider based on a true story?

   • The film is based on “The Whale Rider” by New Zealand author Witi Ihimaera, who is the first-ever published Māori novelist. He was inspired to write the novel by his two young daughters, who felt disheartened that many movies they saw showed strong boys and more reliant girls. Ihimaera also served as an executive producer for the film adaptation.

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   What is the story behind Whale Rider?

   • WHALE RIDER is set in a Māori community in New Zealand. According to legend, the Māori came to Whangara when their great leader, Paikea, led them by riding on a whale. Ever since, they've been led by Paikea's descendants. The movie begins with the birth of twins, the latest in that family line. But the male twin and his mother die.

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   Where does 'Whale Rider' take place?

   • The film takes place in the fictional village of Whangara, located in New Zealand. The stunning landscapes and seascapes of New Zealand serve as a backdrop for the story. “Whale Rider” explores themes of feminism, the power of belief, and the strength of the human spirit.

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   Is White Rider based on a true story?

   • Based on the novel by Witi Ihimaera, WHALE RIDER – adapted and directed by Niki Caro – tells the story of a spirited, young Māori girl, Paikea (Keisha Castle-Hughes), who challenges her grandfather and over a thousand years of tradition to become the next leader of her tribe. DID YOU KNOW?

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   Feb 17, 2020 · Analysis: Based on Witi Ihimaera’s novel of the same name, Niki Caro’s Whale Rider is a moving depiction of a young Maori girl battling to overturn the patriarchal traditions of her Ngati Konohi tribal community.

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   Jun 29, 2020 · Whale Rider is just a beautifully told, intimate story about family, legacy, and the aforementioned little girl who wants nothing more than to please her grandfather and continue the family line of Chieftans that she derives from. The way Whale Rider interweaves the epic tales of the character’s ancestors with the humble, almost run-down ...

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   Nov 12, 2020 · The film is based on “The Whale Rider” by New Zealand author Witi Ihimaera, who is the first-ever published Māori novelist. He was inspired to write the novel by his two young daughters, who felt disheartened that many movies they saw showed strong boys and more reliant girls.

7. www.commonsensemedia.org › movie-reviews › whale-riderWhale Rider Movie Review | Common Sense Media

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   WHALE RIDER is set in a Māori community in New Zealand. According to legend, the Māori came to Whangara when their great leader, Paikea, led them by riding on a whale. Ever since, they've been led by Paikea's descendants. The movie begins with the birth of twins, the latest in that family line. But the male twin and his mother die.

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   Full Review | Apr 29, 2009. The movie's story is a sometimes clumsy but gradually involving coming-of-age story about courage, sexism, past customs vs. contemporary social values and a community ...