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Mahana

2016, Movie, 1h 43min

1960s, East Coast of New Zealand. Two Māori sheep-shearing families, the Mahanas and the Poatas, are longstanding enemies and commercial rivals. 14-year-old Simeon Mahana, the youngest son of the youngest son is in conflict with his traditionalist grandfather, Tamihana. As Simeon unravels the truth behind the longstanding family vendetta he risks not just his own future prospects but the cohesion of the entire tight-knit society.

Country: New Zealand

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Reviews

Critic Henry Barnes

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...does what it does with skill.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Camilla Palmann

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...et episk portræt af det indfødte og traditionsrige new zealandske maori-folk.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Critic Jens Steinicke Kjær

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De semikendte skuespillere har en god kemi, og man føler, at de er en ægte familie af kød og blod.

Read full review at Filmmagasinet Ekko

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The Patriarch is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of tradition on personal freedom. Set in 1960s New Zealand, the film follows the story of Simeon, a 14-year-old boy who rebels against his authoritarian grandfather Tamihana and his traditional ways of thinking. As Simeon delves deeper into his family's past, he uncovers long-buried secrets that threaten to tear the family apart. With strong performances from Temuera Morrison and Akuhata Keefe, The Patriarch is a stirring portrayal of one family's struggle to reconcile their history and forge a new path forward.

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You can stream Mahana on: Amazon Store

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