Poi E: The Story of Our Song
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Sinopsis
Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song āPoi Eā, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional MÄori music. āPoi Eā, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi PÄwhairangi and performed by the Patea MÄori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo MÄori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.
Sinopsis
Written and directed by Tearepa Kahi (Mt Zion) and starring Maaka Pohatu (The Modern Maori Quartet, Two Little Boys) the film tells the story of musician Dalvanius Prime and the origin of the song āPoi Eā, a ground-breaking fusion of 1980s pop and traditional MÄori music. āPoi Eā, composed by Dalvanius and Ngoingoi PÄwhairangi and performed by the Patea MÄori Club, remains the only song in Te Reo MÄori to reach No 1 in the charts, over 30 years since its 1984 release.
Editor's Take
A triumph of filmmaking, 'Poi E: The Story of Our Song' combines intricate plotting with stunning directorial vision to create a truly immersive world.
