My Weaponry

Dedicated to the memory of Mihikitekapua

Categories: Drama, Music
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.

Status: Released
Release date: 2010-07-26
Run time: 14 minute / 0:14
Director: Kararaina Rangihau
Website: https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/taku-rakau-e-2010?collection=merata-mita
Production Company : Stanstrong
Production Country: New Zealand