CINE213

Kiriata: Maori and Indigenous Film

15 points

Not offered 2017, offered in 2011, 2016

For further information see Humanities

Description

This course examines the political, historical, social, cultural and ideological influences that have shaped dominant mainstream constructions and counter-hegemonic representations of Maori and indigenous peoples in film and documentary such as Dark Savage, Noble Savage, representation of the 'Other', neo-liberalism, renaissance and cultural nationalism.Films: Rewi’s Last Stand, Utu, Mauri, Once Were Warriors, Whale Rider, River Queen, Children of the Rain, Apocalypto, King Kong, Atarnajuat. Documentaries: Patu, New Zealand Wars, Mana Wahine, Ross Kemp’s Mongrel Mob.

Prerequisites

Any 15 points in 100 level course in Aotahi: School of Maori and Indigenous Studies or or 30 points in 100 level courses in Arts, Education, Fine Arts, Music  and Social Work, or
by permission of the Head of School.

Restrictions

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