Aroha: A Story of the Māori People
Aroha depicts a young Māori chief's daughter who embraces the modernity of the Pākehā world (attending university in Wellington) while confronting her place with her own people (Te Arawa) and traditions at home. The NFU-produced dramatisation is didactic but largely sensitive in making Aroha's story represent contemporary Māori dilemmas (noted anthropologist Ernest Beaglehole was the cultural advisor). Watch out for some musical treats, including an instrumental version of classic Kiwi song, 'Blue Smoke' and a performance of the action song 'Me He Manu Rere'.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1951 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Michael Forlong |
| Runtime | 18 min. |
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Aroha: A Story of the Māori People is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A classic from 1951. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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