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What is the boat called in whale rider?
the boat is called a waka
What does the waka in whale rider represent?
I think it's a symbol for the Maori community and traditions. Pourorangi leaves the waka to rot when he heads for Europe. It slowly falls into decay, along with the community he left behind. At the end, the community is brought together by Pai and the waka is finally finished. They all ride the waka out to sea - into a bright future - with Pai leading them.
What are motifs in the whale rider?
In the story, the whale represents life and death. When Koro Apirana, Rawiri, and the guys are in the meeting house discussing what should be done, Koro Apirana states that if the whale dies, we die. If the whale lives, we live. So that shows that the whale is life and death to them. This was said by Koro when the ancient bull whale was washed up on Whangara probably because that was the bull whale that was rode by Kahutia Te Rangi. Also, the whale is the mammal which brought them to the land in the first place. If Paikea (ancestor) hadent rode the whale, they wouldn't be in New Zealand. the rope is also a symbol in whale rider because it symbolises the ancestral line of the Maori community that they live in.when the rope is broken it symbolises the community falling apart. paikea then fixes the rope and this is as if she has rejoined the community.
What is the duration of Whale Rider?
The duration of Whale Rider is 1.68 hours.
When was Whale Rider created?
Whale Rider was created on 2002-09-09.
When was Whale Rider released?
Whale Rider was released on 06/06/2003.
What was the Production Budget for Whale Rider?
The Production Budget for Whale Rider was $4,300,000.
Who directed the flim whale rider?
Niki Caro directed the film Whale rider.
How much money did Whale Rider gross worldwide?
Whale Rider grossed $39,892,476 worldwide.
What is the Irish symbol for rider?
There is no Irish symbol for rider. The Irish word for rider is "marcach"
How much money did Whale Rider gross domestically?
Whale Rider grossed $20,779,666 in the domestic market.
Who directed the movie whale rider?
This film, Whale Rider, was directed by Niki Caro. The film was released in July 2003.
