Mauri
Synopsis
Rewi Rapana returns to the small country town of Te Mata after his family has left the district. His arrival rekindles old tensions as well as renewing family ties. He is seeking an identity and a permanent place to call home yet desperately hiding a secret from his past. Oddly enough there is one person with whom he finds peace of mind. She is an old woman known as Kara. A special relationship develops between Rewi, Kara and Kara’s great granddaughter Awatea.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Merata Mita
- Screenplay & Story
- Merata Mita
- Original Score
- Hirini Melbourne
- Original Title
- Mauri
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English, Maori
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Awatea Films, Radio Hauraki, Hauraki Film Enterprises, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Merata Mita
Merata Mita
Hirini Melbourne
Nicholas Beauman
Merata Mita
Department Leadership Roster
Merata Mita
Director
Merata Mita
Screenplay
Merata Mita
Producer
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Ralph Hotere
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mauri
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What is Mauri about?
Rewi Rapana returns to the small country town of Te Mata after his family has left the district. His arrival rekindles old tensions as well as renewing family ties. He is seeking an identity and a permanent place to call home yet desperately hiding a secret from his past. Oddly enough there is one person with whom he finds peace of mind. She is an old woman known as Kara. A special relationship develops between Rewi, Kara and Kara’s great granddaughter Awatea.
Who directed Mauri?
Mauri was directed by Merata Mita.
Who stars in Mauri?
The principal cast of Mauri includes Anzac Wallace, Eva Rickard, Willie Raana, Susan D. Ramari Paul, Geoff Murphy.
When was Mauri released and how long is it?
Mauri was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Mauri?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mauri was composed by Hirini Melbourne.