Ulu Kupu
May 07, 2022 · 15m
Director
Tiare Ribeaux, Jody StillwaterOverview
Ulu (ʻŌlelo Hawai'i): “to grow, increase, spread, to protect, to rise”; Kupu: “sprout, offspring, germinate” or a “spirit or supernatural being”. Through video that mixes parallel visual narratives, Ulu Kupu follows a “Labor Hula”, a performance of harvesting plants/materials from the 'āina (land): hala which is used for weaving; wauke, which is used to create kapa or tapa, a textile; and hau which is also used as a textile or decorative fiber. This dance with the materials of the land is further expanded through the performance of a dancer, wearing the materials on their body and dancing in a wahi pana (sacred place) as well as in a grove of hau trees.
Crew of Ulu Kupu
About Ulu Kupu
What is Ulu Kupu about?
Ulu (ʻŌlelo Hawai'i): “to grow, increase, spread, to protect, to rise”; Kupu: “sprout, offspring, germinate” or a “spirit or supernatural being”. Through video that mixes parallel visual narratives, Ulu Kupu follows a “Labor Hula”, a performance of harvesting plants/materials from the 'āina (land): hala which is used for weaving; wauke, which is used to create kapa or tapa, a textile; and hau…
When was Ulu Kupu released?
Ulu Kupu was released on May 7, 2022.
How long is Ulu Kupu?
Ulu Kupu runs 15 minutes.
Who directed Ulu Kupu?
Ulu Kupu was directed by Tiare Ribeaux and Jody Stillwater.
Who is in the cast of Ulu Kupu?
The cast of Ulu Kupu includes Nanea Lum, Lise Michelle Suguitan Childers, Kālikopuanoaheaokalani Aiu, Ara Laylo and Waikapu.