CinemaOSMovie · 2024 · 0h 30m

The Navel of the World

Documentary

“Te Pito o Te Henua” (The Navel of the World) tells the story of the community behind Rapa Nui’s largest and most colorful annual Indigenous celebration, the Tāpati Rapa Nui Festival. Honoring ancient rites and competitions, Rapa Nui families participate in nine days of athletic feats, cultural demonstrations and ceremonies paying respect to the land, water and other natural beings of the island. They also crown a Queen to represent her people for a year throughout Polynesia and on the world stage. The film traces the journey of 19-year-old candidate Vaitiare and her family as they join work to earn her the crown and represent this small but well-known island as its people fight for increased autonomy and recognition on the world stage. Through intimate character portraits, behind-the-curtain moments and heartfelt musical performances, “Te Pito o Te Henua” reveals the true meaning of Tāpati and the deep connections the Rapa Nui share with their lands and waters.

Directed byMartín Kingman, Nils Cowan

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 30m
Language
EN
Released
June 14, 2024
Budget
$100,000

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Cast & crew

Creative team
Directed by
Martín Kingman
Nils Cowan
Produced by
Irene “Veri” Teave Tuki
Gina Pakarati

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