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"Taua/War Party"

"Taua/War Party"Taua/War Party
(2007, 15 min.) NEW ZEALAND
Director/Writer: Tearepa Kahi (Maori)
Producer: Quentin Hita (Maori)
In Maori with English subtitles.  

A gripping tale of traditional Maori life unfolds as a successful war party–including two young water bearers–escapes through the rainforest, driven by their merciless leader. As the warriors tow their massive canoe to the sea, every man is in desperate need of water, even the captive leader tied to the boat.

Image credit: Taua/War Party; Taua/War Party

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