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The Drum ()

(NZ) Documentary • 46m

Overview

With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.

Director

Merata Mita

Top Billed

Hone Kaa

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Top Billed Cast

Crew
Catherine Madigan
Catherine Madigan

Production Manager

Andrew Shaw
Andrew Shaw

Executive In Charge Of Production

Dave Hurley
Dave Hurley

Sound Recordist

Grant Atkinson
Grant Atkinson

Camera Operator

Mike Huddlestone
Mike Huddlestone

Sound Recordist

Dick Reade
Dick Reade

Sound Mixer

Kay Ellmers
Kay Ellmers

Researcher

Fred Renata
Fred Renata

Camera Operator

Oliver Tiraa
Oliver Tiraa

Online Editor

Caterina De Nave
Caterina De Nave

Executive Producer

Hone Kaa
Hone Kaa

Presenter

Hirini Melbourne
Hirini Melbourne

Music Director



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

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