The Patriarch (2016)

From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.

Director:

Lee Tamahori

Writers:

John Collee (screenplay), Witi Ihimaera (novel)

Stars:

Temuera Morrison, Akuhata Keefe, Nancy Brunning

2 wins & 9 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Temuera Morrison	...	Grandfather Tamihana Mahana
Akuhata Keefe	...	Simeon Mahana
Nancy Brunning	...	Ramona Mahana
Jim Moriarty	...	Rupeni Poata
Regan Taylor	...	Joshua Mahana
Maria Walker	...	Huria Mahana
Sienna MacKinlay	...	Gloria Mahana
Tuhiwhakauraoterangi Wallace-Ihakara	...	Hope Mahana
Kyra McRae	...	Faith Mahana
Eds Eramiha	...	Pani
Ngahuia Piripi	...	Miriam Mahana
Matariki Whatarau	...	Mohi
Miriama McDowell	...	Aunt Saphora
Aroha Rawson	...	Aunt Ruth
Yvonne Porter	...	Poppy Poata

Storyline

From the author of "The Whale Rider", a tale of family rivalry and reconciliation, set against the stunning backdrop of rural New Zealand in the 1960s.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to richard jaeckel | reference to van heflin | grandfather grandson relationship | father son relationship | husband wife relationship | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Barbers Elaine and Calab are from Vinny's Barber Shop Mt Albert, Auckland, New Zealand.

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Connections

References Flaming Star (1960)

User Reviews

a little gem

Mahana is exactly what I thought it would be, a testament to New Zealand's cinematic triumphs. It boasted both great acting and a plot that was easily followed by anyone.

I loved the underlying Maori'ness of the story and the family dynamics the movie portrayed. There is always a head of the family who is string willed and stubborn. Temuera Morrisson truly came in to his own in his role as Grandfather Mahana, I was steadily reminded of his role as Jake The Muss in Once were warriors many years ago.

Simeon Mahana(Akuhata Keefe) was the picture of perfection for his role in this movie he brought such honesty to his character and a truly a breath of fresh air.

In turn Mahana was a splendid movie that drove my emotions from one end of the scale to the other I was truly engrossed in the film and every character seems to come alive through the great choices of casting.

Details

Country:

New Zealand

Language:

English Maori

Release Date:

3 March 2016 (New Zealand)

Also Known As:

The Patriarch

Filming Locations:

Minniesdale Chapel, 59 Shegadeen Rd, Wharehine, Auckland, New Zealand

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$914,715

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Patriarch Limited

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1