
Mahana (2016)
Released:
2016-09-01
Duration:
1hr 43min
Genres:
Drama
Rating 6.6
From the author of Whale Rider, the screenwriter of Master and Commander and the producer and director of Once Were Warriors comes a profound and enduring tale of rural family life.
Overview
1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.
Production Companies

New Zealand Film Commission
Jump Film and Television
Hopscotch Entertainment One

Wild Bunch Distribution
Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.6179 |
Directed By
Lee Tamahori
Crew
Screenplay
John Collee
John Collee
Director
Lee Tamahori
Lee Tamahori
Executive Producer
Timothy White
Timothy White
Producer
Robin Scholes
Robin Scholes
Cinematography
Ginny Loane
Ginny Loane
Producer
Janine Dickins
Janine Dickins
Art Direction
Ross McGarva
Ross McGarva
Editor
Michael Horton
Michael Horton
Production Design
Mark Robins
Mark Robins
Novel
Witi Ihimaera
Witi Ihimaera
Director of Photography
Ginny Loane
Ginny Loane
Set Decoration
Abi Wollcombe
Abi Wollcombe
Original Music Composer
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Mahuia Bridgman-Cooper
Art Direction
Peter Sweeney
Peter Sweeney
Original Music Composer
Tama Waipara
Tama Waipara
Costume Design
Liz McGregor
Liz McGregor
TOP CAST

Temuera Morrison
Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe
Simeon Mahana

Nancy Brunning
Ramona Mahana

Jim Moriarty
Rupeni Poata

Regan Taylor
Joshua Mahana