Whale rider [videorecording] / a Newmarket Films release ; South Pacific Pictures, ApolloMedia, Pandora Film present ; in association with the New Zealand Film Production Fund, the New Zealand Film Commission, NZ on Air and sponsored by Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen ; written & directed by Niki Caro ; produced by Tim Sanders, John Barnett, Frank Hübner.
The Whangara Māori people believe their ancestor Paikea was saved from drowning by riding home on the back of a whale. The tribal group has since granted leadership positions to the first-born males, believing them to be descendants of Paikea. But then a young mother dies in childbirth along with her newborn male son. His twin sister survives and the little girl, Pai, is brought up by her grandparents. Learning the skills of chiefdom from her uncle, Pai shows that she possesses a natural leadership ability.
Record details
- ISBN: 1404943714
- ISBN: 1404943722
- ISBN: 9781404943711
- ISBN: 9781404943728
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 101 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Special edition
- Publisher: Culver City, California : Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment, [2003]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book by Witi Ihimaera.Special features: theatrical trailer, TV spots, behind-the-scenes featurette, filmmaker's commentary, deleted scenes with optional director commentary, soundtrack showcase, Te Waka: building the canoe, Art and photo gallery.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Leon Narbey ; editor, David Coulson ; music, Lisa Gerrard ; costume designer, Kirsty Cameron ; production designer, Grant Major.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13, parents strongly cautioned for brief language and a momentary drug reference.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, widescreen presentation, Dolby digital 5.1, Dolby surround 2.0.
- Language Note:
- Closed-captioned; soundtrack in English with optional English and Spanish subtitles.
- Awards Note:
- BAFTA Awards, 2003: Best Feature Film.San Francisco International Film Festival, 2003: Audience Award Best - Narrative Feature (Niki Caro).
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- 35 of 36 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | PG-13 DVD WHA (Text) | 30229100285963 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100095220 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD WHA (Text) | 50503010793000 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Drama WHA (Text) | 31111003032743 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Branch | DVD 09-093 Whale (Text) | 34269001026013 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD DRAMA WHA (Text) | 31250200065173 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Corolla Library | DVD F WHA (Text) | 39488600162178 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Eden Library | vid rotation green - 5431 (Text) | 31554009804187 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | FF 43077 DVD (Text) | 0020511015784 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | DVD Drama Wha (Text) | 30308101296433 | Adult Video | Available | - |
