My Weaponry

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2010 · 14 min · Drama · Music

Overview

In this poetic short film, writer/director/songwriter Kararaina Rangihau tells a story of great significance to the Tūhoe people. Unfolding entirely in te reo Māori, the narrative follows a child (played by Te Ratauhina Tumarae) learning the origins to the waiata 'Taku Rākau E', from her great-grandmother (Menu Ripia). Flicking between the present day and 1873, the great-grandmother tells how Mihikitekapua, a blind women of Tūhoe (also played by Ripia), first sang this important waiata. Rangihau was mentored by prominent filmmaker Merata Mita, who produced the film with co-producer Chelsea Winstanley.

Directed by Kararaina Rangihau

Cast

• Parehuia Eparaima — Whaea Tamati
• Raymond Tipu — Warrior
• Menu Ripia — Mihikitekapua
• Menu Ripia — Nan
• Pato Ripia — Takahi