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Section: International Competition of Short Animated Films for Children
Kapaemahu (2020)
We learn the legend of four boulders in Hawaii which were long-ago imbued with the powers of four legendary transgender healing spirits.
| Country | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Year | 2020 |
| Duration | 8 min |
| Rating | - |
| Language | Hawaiian |
| Subtitle | English, simul. translation cz |
| Directed by | Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, Dean Hamer, Joe Wilson |
| Director of Photography | Director of Animation |
| Music | Dan Golden, Kaumakaiwa Kanakaole |
| Contact | Dean Hamer |
Biography
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu is a Native Hawaiian teacher, cultural practitioner, composer and filmmaker who uses digital media to protect and perpetuate indigenous languages and traditions. She began her film work as a protagonist and educational advisor for the award winning documentaries Kumu Hina and A Place in the Middle. Hina produced the feature documentary Leitis in Waiting and short Lady Eva about her transgender sisters in the Kingdom of Tonga. Hina is also a composer of Ku Haaheo E Kuu Hawaii, the internationally-known anthem for the protection of Mauna Kea. FILMS: Leitis in Waiting (2018), Lady Eva (2017), After Earth (2017), The Bridge (2015), A Place in the Middle (2015), Ke Kulana He Mahu (2001).This film is a part of the set Jeeber and other animations.