Storyline

As the name of this short film promises, a filmmaker (Merata Mita), a cook (Anne Thorp) and a singer (Moana Maniapoto) sit down for an interview at Pākiri beach. With a focus on their personal lives, these highly accomplished wahine Māori are generous in sharing what motivates and challenges them in their mahi — with friendship a recurring theme. Filmed a year after the disbanding of her group Moana and the Moahunters, Maniapoto is particularly vulnerable in her reflections. The film was made by Honours student Sam Cruickshank as part of a Film and Media Studies degree at Auckland University.

Key Information

Director Sam Cruickshank
Writers Sam Cruickshank
Studio University of Auckland
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Anne Thorp

Self

Merata Mita

Merata Mita

Self

Moana Maniapoto

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer was released on July 26, 1999.

The runtime of Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer is 16m.

Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer is a Documentary movie.

Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer was directed by Sam Cruickshank.

The main cast of Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer includes Anne Thorp, Merata Mita, Moana Maniapoto.

Pākiri: The Filmmaker, the Cook & the Singer is originally in English.