Whale Rider

Whale Rider

  • Director: Niki Caro
  • Writer: Niki Caro,Witi Ihimaera
  • Countries of origin: New Zealand, Germany
  • Language: English, Maori
  • Release date: August 29, 2003
  • Sound mix: Dolby Digital
  • Aspect ratio: 2.35 : 1
  • Also known as: Jinete de ballenas
  • "Whale Rider" is a 101-minute feature film co-produced by New Zealand and Germany. The film was directed by Niki Caro, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes , Rawiri Paratene , Vicki Houghton, Cliff Curtis , Grant Roa, etc. It was released in New Zealand on January 30, 2003.
    The film tells the story of Pei, the granddaughter of an ancient tribal chief on the coast of New Zealand, who became the first girl chief with outstanding courage and ability   .

    Details

    • Release date August 29, 2003
    • Filming locations Whangara, Gisborne, New Zealand
    • Production companies South Pacific Pictures, ApolloMedia Distribution, Pandora Filmproduktion

    Box office

    Budget

    $3,500,000 (estimated)

    Gross US & Canada

    $20,779,666

    Opening weekend US & Canada

    $137,418

    Gross worldwide

    $41,062,976

    Movie reviews

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    • By Adaline 2022-03-25 09:01:14

      whale rider

      New Zealand movies, the scenery is very beautiful, the deep sea, the clear blue sky, the picture is pleasing to the eye and very healing. The story about the famous tribes is also a story about growth and understanding. The performance of a 12-year-old girl is really impressive. Loli is cute and innocent, and she has the demeanor of a queen. Her talent and ability were ignored, but she was able to use her courage and persistence to give herself the most determined and complete answer in...

    • By Rachelle 2022-03-23 09:02:35

      If faith requires pain to guide

      At the end of the film, the ark that was always in darkness and loneliness was finally completed, replaced with bright colors, and was led to the sea by the group of people who had picked up their beliefs again, a lonely boat, a group of united people, and one forward direction. What's on the other side of the sea? No one can answer. But that's what faith is. As long as you believe in solidarity, direction, and the power of beautiful existence and belief itself, you will not be afraid, will not...

    • By Desmond 2022-03-23 09:02:35

      who is the chief

      What is a chief? Must be the eldest son, a combination of master training and courage, or a leader who solves major problems? Leaving this aside for the time being, what troubles us at the moment is how can we find a chief to take over? Koro is the chief of the Maori tribe, he deeply believes in the traditions of the Maori, those ancient songs, Tayak's attacks, and all kinds of laws that must be followed == Only the eldest son can be a chief, and only the eldest son can learn Tayak s right. Are...

    • By Eduardo 2022-03-23 09:02:35

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      Colo is old and has no heir (Pei's father, the eldest Polurangi, doesn't want to be the second child and is not qualified) This makes him anxious and even blames it on Pe but Pei is a strong child (she knows her ancestors Generations have been chieftains and can even be traced back to the "Whale Rider" "Whale Rider" is Pei's ancestor named Paikea, who came to this land alone on a whale) So she is always proving her to Grandpa It could be done, but Corro's ingrained practice made him dislike her...

    • By Jalyn 2022-03-23 09:02:35

      Very good film. Warm and delicate, there is always persistence and perseverance in the quiet. Every character shines inadvertently

      Very good film. Warm, delicate, perseverance and perseverance always appear in the quiet, the kind of twisting, the kind of unyielding, and the defense of the culture that is about to disappear, just like her grandfather. That's what makes me think the most different movie reason for adult cosplay. When you really savor the film, you will find that every character shines inadvertently; her father, under the bereavement and the coercion of his father, still decided to name her "Pai Kaia",...

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    • By Onie 2023-03-25 18:40:46

      It turns out that Mulan was directed by her, ha, then I'll mark the whale rider. I gave this film four stars, because I learned that she directed Hua Mulan, so I added one to wish her a better career after 18 years. I haven't watched Mulan yet. Some parts of Whale Rider are relatively loose or boring, but the whole main axis, the opposition and reconciliation between grandfather and grandson, minority elements, the philosophy of ancient legends, the warm little love, and the natural ecology of...

    • By Jake 2022-11-29 12:55:02

      The conflict between tradition and modern Western ideas. The origin and habits of a nation should be...

    • By Hilma 2022-11-19 21:48:01

      "Whale Rider" represents not only the national leader recognized by the Maori, but also the totem of "wisdom" in Maori culture. Is the ancient culture inherited or abandoned? Are stereotypes adhered to or subverted? Traditional Principles of Fading or Leaping? "The Prophet"'s response proves that the response is not in the response. It is in everyone's heart and sees everything that is happening around them from the perspective of freedom, equality and...

    • By Ashley 2022-04-24 07:01:16

      Modern civilization makes the last totems on the Maori house follow the cartoon route. People always lose themselves in the constant...

    • By Haylie 2022-04-24 07:01:16

      Is this the legendary rookie girl who squeezed out Scarlett of "Lost in Translation" to grab the nomination for that year's Olympic heroine nomination? I am not afraid of death, I am only afraid that my birth will not be blessed by you. Grandpa is an old stubborn, but...

    Movie plot

    On the beautiful coast of New Zealand, there are a group of Wagra people. These few aboriginals have always lived a simple and simple life and continue many ancient traditions. There is an ancient legend among the tribe about their origin: more than 1,000 years ago, their ancestor Pike brought his people to New Zealand. Because he rode a whale, he avoided the shipwreck and settled on this beautiful coast. According to this legend, the...
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    Evaluation action

    What the film brings to the audience is not only exotic and indigenous stories. In addition to the mysterious life of the indigenous people, its visibility is very exquisite in scenes, shooting, and production. The scene where the little girl Pei rides a giant whale across the sea is full of mystery and innocent beauty; when Pei and grandfather are together, under the surface harshness and indifference, there is a strong family love...
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    Movie quotes

    • Porourangi: [from trailer] Her name is Paikea.

      Koro: No, not that name.

    • Paikea: My name is Paikea Apirana, and I come from a long line of chiefs.

    • Koro: [from trailer] When she was born, that's when things went wrong for us.