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Poi E: The Story of Our Song (2016)
'Poi E', a simple song with a catchy beat released 32 years ago, has become New Zealand´s unofficial national anthem. With humour, energy and emotion, the movie Poi E is the story of how that iconic song gave pride to generations of New Zealanders. From Taika Waititi giving Stan Walker his quirky take on life in the 1980s to Patea Maori Club members´ straight-talking and funny memories of the song´s visionary originator, Dalvanius Prime.
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Duration | 96 min |
| Rating | 12 |
| Language | English |
| Subtitle | English, Czech |
| Directed by | Te Arepa Kahi |
| Screenplay | Te Arepa Kahi |
| Music | Jan Hellriegel |
| Edited by | Francis Glenday, Te Arepa Kahi |
| Contact | New Zealand Film Commission |
Biography
New Zealand writer and director of Maori origin. He studied the Maori language and history at the University of Auckland. He has directed award-winning short films, TV series and documentaries. He excelled with the live-acted drama Mt Zion (2013) and the adventure film Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016).
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