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Into Antiquity: A Memory of the Māori Moko
This 1972 documentary explores the world of a dying generation of Māori female elders or kuia — “the last of the Māori women with tattooed chins”. Narrator Selwyn Muru extols the place of the kuia in Māori culture, and of wahine tā moko. Among those on screen are 105-year old Ngahuia Hona, who cooks in hot pools, rolls a cigarette, and eats with whānau, and “the oldest Māori” Nga Kahikatea Wirihana, who remembers the Battle of Ōrākau during the land wars, and has outlived four husbands. Into Antiquity was an early documentary from veteran Wayne Tourell.
| Release : | 1972 |
| Rating : | 5.5 |
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| Crew : | Director, |
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| Genre : | Documentary |
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Reviews
A lot of fun.
The film creates a perfect balance between action and depth of basic needs, in the midst of an infertile atmosphere.
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
