Movies and TvShows featuring "maori-language" theme.

In a post-apocalyptic world, Hongi, a Maori chieftain's teenage son, must avenge his father's murder in order to bring peace and honor to the souls of his loved ones after his tribe is slaughtered through an act of treachery. The young boy struggles to battle against the odds and fulfill his destiny as a leader and warrior.

A Maori warrior comes upon the aftermath of a battle to find that the only survivor is a wounded enemy soldier. His wishes to avenge his fallen countrymen by finishing off this helpless enemy but the gods won't allow it (as conveyed to him through a spirit bird). Anguished that he must instead treat the soldier's wounds, he's further repelled by the soldier's incessant homosexual advances. Slowly and surprisingly, a change comes over the warrior to accept the soldier's advances, but the war all too soon intrudes upon them.

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.

Cousins is a gripping drama set in New Zealand, following the lives of two female cousins who are separated as children and grow up in different worlds. As they navigate the complexities of their Maori heritage and confront the challenges of colonialism, their paths eventually cross again, leading to a journey of self-discovery and reconciliation. The film explores themes of family, identity, and the enduring power of love.