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GIFFONI EXPERIENCE 2009 - 12.25 July

Sections & Films

MOKOPUNA

Category: Edition 2009

Synopsis

The word MOKOPUNA has two meanings in the Maori language. Firstly, it is the physical reflection of your face, secondly it is the word for grandchild or descendent. It suggests that we are a physical reflection of those who have gone before us. Mary is a part Maori girl, living in middle class suburban New Zealand. After briefly befriending a young Maori boy at her school, she becomes curious about his culture.

 

Sinossi

La parola MOKOPUNA ha due significati in Maori: “riflesso fisico del volto” e “nipote o discendente”. Suggerisce, insomma, che noi siamo un riflesso fisico dei nostri padri. Mary è per metà Maori e vive in un sobborgo borghese della Nuova Zelanda. Dopo aver frequentato per un po’ un giovane Maori della sua scuola, sviluppa una cerca curiosità per la cultura del ragazzo.

 

Original Title MOKOPUNA
Category Official Competition
Section Generator +13
Tipology Short Film
Duration 11'
Production Year 2009
Nationality New Zealand
Directed by Ainsley Gardiner
Screenplay Ainsley Gardiner
Script Ainsley Gardiner
Director of photography Ginny Loane
Editor Dan Best
Costume Design Amanda Neale
Music Tom Dorman
Main cast Francesca Morton (Mary)
Haze Reweti (Sam)
Gentine Lupi (mamma/mum)
Julian Arahanga (papà/dad)
Huia Lambie (Nan)
Joan Foster (signora/lady)
Produced by Glenis Giles

mokopuna regAinsley Gardiner
Ainsley has produced short and features films, television series and commercials. As well as practical skills in production she has experience in script development, editing and post production and a passion for creative producing. Mokopuna is her first foray into dramatic writing and direction.

 

Ainsley Gardiner
Ainsley ha prodotto cortometraggi e lungometraggi, serie televisive e spot. Oltre alle competenze nella produzione, ha anche esperienza nello sviluppo del soggetto, nel montaggio, nella post-produzione e una passione per la scenografia. MOKOPUNA è la sua prima esperienza da sceneggiatrice e regista.

 

Production
Whenua Films
www.whenuafilms.com

 

Festival contact
New Zealand Film Commission
Level 3 - 119 Ghuznee Street, PO Box 11 546, Wellington 6011 - New Zealand
phone + 64 43827680
fax + 64 43849719
www.nzfilm.co.nz