The Whale Rider
(Autor) Witi IhimaeraA timeless story of the courage of one Maori girl who stood against the tide of tradition and enabled her tribe to reconnect with their ancestral life force. The film adaptation of "Whale Rider" brings the story to an international audience.
Witi Ihimaera
Witi Ihimaera is a prominent New Zealand author known for his contributions to Maori literature. His most famous work, "The Whale Rider," was adapted into an award-winning film. Ihimaera's writing often explores themes of Maori culture, identity, and the impact of colonization. His literary style combines traditional Maori storytelling techniques with modern narrative structures, creating powerful and evocative works that resonate with readers worldwide. Ihimaera's impact on Maori literature has been profound, inspiring a new generation of writers to explore their own cultural heritage and identity through storytelling.
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