WHINA
Režie / Directed by: James Napier Robertson, Paula Whetu Jones.
Hrají / Cast: Rena Owen, Miriama McDowell, James Rolleston, Kali Kopae
Životopisný film o ikonické postavě novozélandské a maorské společnosti Whině Cooperové. Whina byla milovaná i zatracovaná maorská vůdkyně, která celý život neúnavně bojovala za práva Maorů i za svou zemi. Žena formovaná tradicemi i pokrokem prošla během svého téměř stoletého života několika osudovými životními fázemi. Ve filmu ji postupně ztvárňují tři známé herečky s maorskými kořeny.
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A biopic about the life of an iconic figure of New Zealand and Maori society, Dame Whina Cooper. Dame Whina was a beloved but also reviled Maori leader who fought tirelessly throughout her life for her country and for Maori rights. A woman who was shaped by traditions as well as progress, who lived through several significant moments during her near 100 life. She is portrayed in the film by three well-known actresses of Maori descent.
