Aroha: A Story of the Māori People

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'.

Country:

New Zealand

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

18 minutes

Year:

1951

Director:

Michael Forlong

Cast:

Aroha

Aunt Ripeka

Crew:

Editor

Writer

Cinematography

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Director