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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:novel
gptkb:franchise
gptkb:film
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gptkbp:adaptation
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gptkb:film
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gptkbp:art_style
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Vibrant cinematography
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gptkbp:author
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gptkb:Witi_Ihimaera
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gptkbp:available_on
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
Streaming services.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:AFI_Award_for_Best_Film
Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
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gptkbp:based_on
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gptkb:novel
novel by Witi Ihimaera
the novel by Witi Ihimaera
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gptkbp:box_office
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$19 million
$17 million
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gptkbp:character
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gptkb:Hemi
gptkb:Paikea_Apirana
gptkb:Porourangi_Apirana
gptkb:The_Whale
gptkb:Koro_Apirana
gptkb:Nanny_Flowers
gptkb:Koopa_Troopa
Porourangi
Pai
Rawiri
the whales
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gptkbp:character_arc
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Koro's acceptance of Paikea
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gptkbp:character_development
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family dynamics
Paikea's journey
Pai's journey
Koro's struggle
Paikea's journey to leadership
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gptkbp:character_relationships
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Family dynamics
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gptkbp:cinematography
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gptkb:Mandy_Walker
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gptkbp:cinematography_by
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gptkb:Mandy_Walker
Naturalistic
Use of close-ups
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:Color
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gptkbp:conflict
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tradition vs modernity
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:critical_reception
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Positive reviews
positive reviews
Positive reviews from critics.
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gptkbp:criticism
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Roger Ebert praised the film
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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influenced future filmmakers
influenced other films
inspired discussions on gender equality
encouraged cultural pride
highlighted indigenous stories
inspired Maori youth
promoted Maori language
increased awareness of Māori culture
Increased awareness of Maori culture.
increased interest in Maori culture
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gptkbp:cultural_representation
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Maori mythology
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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gptkb:Kawaii_culture
representation of women
intergenerational conflict
Representation of female empowerment
preservation of Māori culture
preservation of Maori traditions
Explores Maori culture and traditions.
Maori culture representation
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gptkbp:directed_by
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gptkb:Niki_Caro
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gptkbp:director
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gptkb:Niki_Caro
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gptkbp:distributor
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gptkb:Newmarket_Films
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gptkbp:edited_by
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gptkb:David_Coulson
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gptkbp:editing
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gptkb:David_Coulter
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gptkbp:explores
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gptkb:Kawaii_culture
Maori culture
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:Paikea_Apirana
gptkb:Keisha_Castle-Hughes
gptkb:Rawiri_Paratene
gptkb:Cliff_Curtis
gptkb:Koro_Apirana
Maori culture
Vicky Haughton
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gptkbp:features_song
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Lisa Gerrard's music
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gptkbp:features_whales
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gptkb:Kawaii_culture
whale riding
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gptkbp:film_awards
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gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
Best Film at the New Zealand Film Awards
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gptkbp:film_festival
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gptkb:Sundance_Film_Festival
Screened at various international film festivals.
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gptkbp:film_score
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Emotional and atmospheric
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gptkbp:film_technique
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Naturalistic style.
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gptkbp:filming_location
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gptkb:Whangara,_New_Zealand
Whangara
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gptkbp:follows
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a young girl named Pai
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gptkbp:genre
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gptkb:Fiction
gptkb:drama
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gptkbp:has_adaptation
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gptkb:stage_adaptation
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gptkbp:has_audience
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International viewers
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gptkbp:has_awards
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gptkb:Audience_Award_at_Sundance_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:has_character
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gptkb:Hemi
gptkb:Rawiri_Apirana
gptkb:The_Whale
gptkb:Koro_Apirana
gptkb:Nanny_Flowers
Porourangi
Paka
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gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
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Increased awareness of Maori culture
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gptkbp:has_culture
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Discussion on gender roles
Post-colonial New Zealand
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gptkbp:has_editing_by
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Non-linear
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gptkbp:has_film_impact
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Influenced discussions on representation in media
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gptkbp:has_genre
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gptkb:drama
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gptkbp:has_influence_on
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Inspired other films about indigenous cultures
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gptkbp:has_language
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English
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gptkbp:has_legacy
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Cult following
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gptkbp:has_merchandise
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
gptkb:soundtrack
film posters
streaming availability
Books, DVDs, Soundtracks
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gptkbp:has_sequel
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gptkb:Whale_Rider:_The_Musical
gptkb:none
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gptkbp:has_setting
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gptkb:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:has_soundtrack
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gptkb:Whale_Rider_Soundtrack
gptkb:Lisa_Gerrard
Original score by Lisa Gerrard
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gptkbp:has_symbol
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Whales as ancestors
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gptkbp:has_symbolic_elements
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The whale as a guide
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gptkbp:has_theme
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gptkb:cultural_identity
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gptkbp:has_themes
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Tradition vs. modernity
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gptkbp:home_media_release
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gptkb:2003
DVD and Blu-ray
Released on home media in 2003.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Whale Rider
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gptkbp:influenced
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Cinematographers focusing on natural landscapes.
Filmmakers interested in indigenous stories.
Writers exploring cultural identity.
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:New_Zealand_cinema
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Kawaii_culture
gptkb:environmental_themes
community values
cultural preservation
oceanic themes
spiritual themes
identity exploration
real-life events
feminist themes
mythological narratives
cultural storytelling
Maori mythology
family dynamics
hero's journey
Pacific Islander culture
Māori legends
independent filmmaking
coming-of-age stories
Coming-of-age stories.
intergenerational conflict
Feminist themes.
nature symbolism
Witi Ihimaera's experiences
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gptkbp:inspiration
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real-life events
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gptkbp:inspired_by
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Real-life events.
Personal experiences of the director.
Cultural legends.
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gptkbp:is_based_on
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novel by Witi Ihimaera
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gptkbp:kahu's_challenge
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proving herself
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gptkbp:kahu's_character_development
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growth through adversity
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gptkbp:kahu's_connection
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gptkb:whales
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gptkbp:kahu's_connection_to_community
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strong bond
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gptkbp:kahu's_connection_to_heritage
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strong
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gptkbp:kahu's_connection_to_nature
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deep respect
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gptkbp:kahu's_cultural_identity
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Māori heritage
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gptkbp:kahu's_cultural_role
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preserver of tradition
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gptkbp:kahu's_cultural_significance
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representation of women
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gptkbp:kahu's_empowerment
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through tradition
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gptkbp:kahu's_father
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gptkb:unknown
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gptkbp:kahu's_grandfather
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gptkb:Koro_Apirana
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gptkbp:kahu's_great_grandfather
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Porourangi
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gptkbp:kahu's_impact
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gptkb:community
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gptkbp:kahu's_influence
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on younger generations
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gptkbp:kahu's_journey
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self-discovery
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gptkbp:kahu's_leadership_qualities
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compassion
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gptkbp:kahu's_legacy
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inspiration
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gptkbp:kahu's_mother
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gptkb:Nanny_Flowers
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gptkbp:kahu's_relationship
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with her grandfather
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gptkbp:kahu's_relationship_with_whales
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spiritual bond
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gptkbp:kahu's_role
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gptkb:leadership
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gptkbp:kahu's_role_in_community
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unifier
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gptkbp:kahu's_role_in_mythology
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modern interpretation
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gptkbp:kahu's_role_in_tradition
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gptkb:cultural_revival
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gptkbp:kahu's_strength
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determination
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gptkbp:kahu's_struggles
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acceptance by Koro
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gptkbp:kahu's_symbol
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whale rider
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gptkbp:kahu's_symbolism
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hope for future generations
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gptkbp:kahu's_triumph
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overcoming prejudice
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gptkbp:kahu's_victory
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gptkb:acceptance
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gptkbp:kahu's_vision
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future leader
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gptkbp:kahu's_vision_for_future
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inclusive leadership
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gptkbp:koro's_beliefs
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male leadership
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gptkbp:koro's_character_arc
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redemption
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gptkbp:koro's_conflict
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with Kahu
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gptkbp:language
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gptkb:Kawaii_culture
English
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gptkbp:legacy
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Considered a classic in New Zealand cinema
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gptkbp:main_character
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gptkb:Paikea_Apirana
Kahu
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gptkbp:music_by
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gptkb:Lisa_Gerrard
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gptkbp:narrative
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Coming-of-age story
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gptkbp:narrative_style
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third-person
Non-linear storytelling.
linear narrative
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gptkbp:nominated_for
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gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress
gptkb:Best_Foreign_Language_Film
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gptkbp:plot
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A young Maori girl fights to fulfill her destiny as a leader.
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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gptkb:Toronto_International_Film_Festival
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gptkbp:produced_by
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gptkb:John_Barnett
gptkb:Niki_Caro
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gptkbp:production_company
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gptkb:South_Pacific_Pictures
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gptkbp:protagonist
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gptkb:Female
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gptkbp:published
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gptkb:1987
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gptkbp:release_year
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gptkb:2002
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gptkbp:released
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gptkb:2002
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gptkbp:released_in
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gptkb:2002
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gptkbp:released_on
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gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
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gptkbp:remake
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Television adaptation.
Stage adaptation.
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gptkbp:runtime
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101 minutes
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gptkbp:screenplay_by
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gptkb:Niki_Caro
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gptkbp:set_in
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gptkb:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:setting
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gptkb:New_Zealand
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gptkbp:soundtrack
|
gptkb:2002
gptkb:Whale_Rider_Soundtrack
features traditional Maori music
Includes traditional Maori music.
Original score by Lisa Gerrard.
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gptkbp:starring
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gptkb:Keisha_Castle-Hughes
gptkb:Rawiri_Paratene
gptkb:Cliff_Curtis
Vicky Haughton
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gptkbp:symbolism
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gptkb:whales
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gptkbp:theme
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gptkb:cultural_identity
gender roles
family relationships
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gptkbp:themes
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gptkb:cultural_identity
gptkb:leadership
gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkb:Kawaii_culture
gptkb:identity
gptkb:family
gptkb:tradition
gender roles
family dynamics
Gender roles
family relationships
tradition vs modernity
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gptkbp:tradition
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Māori customs and beliefs
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gptkbp:won_award
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gptkb:AFI_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination
Academy Award nomination for Best Actress
Best Film at the 2003 New Zealand Film Awards
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Keisha_Castle-Hughes
gptkb:Niki_Caro
gptkb:Sony_Pictures_Classics
gptkb:New_Zealand_film_industry
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
5
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