Movies and TvShows featuring "haka" theme.

Once Were Warriors follows the story of a Maori family living in New Zealand, dealing with poverty, domestic violence, and the influence of youth gangs. It explores themes of loss, despair, and the strength of the individual in the face of adversity.

After Nelson Mandela's release from prison, he becomes the President of South Africa and uses the national rugby team to unite the divided nation and win the Rugby World Cup, symbolizing overcoming apartheid.

In Search of the Castaways follows the journey of a young girl and her brother as they embark on a dangerous adventure to find their missing father. Along the way, they encounter treacherous seas, sneaky smugglers, and ancient mysteries. Will they be able to unravel the clues and reunite with their father?

A 17 year-old student is forced to get off the fence he has actively sat on all his life to stand up for himself, his whanau (family) and his future in this heartwarming story of identity.

New Zealand is a place of great natural beauty and resources, of pioneering immigrants from the Maori to the more recent settlers. They’re fierce, hardy, and strong, able to withstand challenges like the massive economic challenge they faced in the mid 1980’s. With their economy unraveling, they made huge, controversial changes, including doing away with farm subsidies and protectionist import controls. At first, it hurt. A lot. But now, the farmers and the fishers, the people and the economy, are prospering. And they wouldn’t go back to subsidies, special interests, or support for manufacturers. Travel to New Zealand with scholar Johan Norberg to meet some amazing Kiwis and see how they blazed a trail to economic prosperity.

The Ground We Won is a documentary that takes a close look at a small-town rugby team in New Zealand. The film explores the lives of the players, their dedication to rugby, and the impact it has on their personal lives. It also delves into the rural setting, showcasing the challenges faced by the community and the importance of rugby in their lives.

In a future world, a photographer embarks on a mission to capture the souls of individuals on their final day. Using a special projector, he attempts to document the essence of their existence within a single photograph. As he encounters a diverse range of people with different stories and regrets, the photographer is compelled to confront his own mortality and the meaning of life. Through this journey, he learns the power of music, love, and the importance of cherishing memories. Will he find the answer to his own search for meaning before it's too late?

In a Maori settlement, Ngati Toa leader Te Rauparaha composes the famous chant "Ka Mate", also known as the haka, after evading enemy capture by hiding in a kumara pit.