I Am the River, the River Is Me
Synopsis
Māori tribal leader Ned Tapa takes a group of friends and family on a breathtaking canoe trip down the Whanganui River in Aotearoa, as the Māori call New Zealand. The Whanganui is the first river to be recognized as a legal person. Together, this diverse group of people embraces the spirit of the river and tries to find what is needed to save the planet.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-05-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Bangalow Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Petr Lom
- Original Score
- Puoro Jerome, Georg Buljo
- Original Title
- I Am the River, the River Is Me
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Norway
- Release Date
- 23/05/2024
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ZINdoc
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Petr Lom
Puoro Jerome, Georg Buljo
Gys Zevenbergen
Corinne van Egeraat
Department Leadership Roster
Corinne van Egeraat
Producer
Petr Lom
Director
Puoro Jerome
Original Music Composer
Georg Buljo
Original Music Composer
Gys Zevenbergen
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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What is I Am the River, the River Is Me about?
Māori tribal leader Ned Tapa takes a group of friends and family on a breathtaking canoe trip down the Whanganui River in Aotearoa, as the Māori call New Zealand. The Whanganui is the first river to be recognized as a legal person. Together, this diverse group of people embraces the spirit of the river and tries to find what is needed to save the planet.
Who directed I Am the River, the River Is Me?
I Am the River, the River Is Me was directed by Petr Lom.
Who stars in I Am the River, the River Is Me?
The principal cast of I Am the River, the River Is Me includes Ned Tapa, Desmond Canterbury, Richard Sidey, Justine Muller, Mel Kennedy.
When was I Am the River, the River Is Me released and how long is it?
I Am the River, the River Is Me was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for I Am the River, the River Is Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Am the River, the River Is Me was composed by Puoro Jerome, Georg Buljo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am the River, the River Is Me?
I Am the River, the River Is Me holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).