The Drum
· 46m
Director
Merata MitaOverview
With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating a version using modern techniques. Pioneering Māori filmmaker Merata Mita (Patu!) directed Te Pahū, while Rawiri Paratene (Whale Rider) co-wrote and produced it.
Cast of The Drum
Crew of The Drum
Merata MitaDirector, Writer
Rawiri ParateneWriter, Producer
Caterina De NaveExecutive Producer- Richard RautjokiEditor
- Hone KaaPresenter
- Oliver TiraaOnline Editor
- Catherine MadiganProduction Manager
- Andrew ShawExecutive In Charge Of Production
- Robert PouwhareTranslator
- Dave HurleySound Recordist
- Grant AtkinsonCamera Operator
- Fred RenataCamera Operator
- Mike HuddlestoneSound Recordist
- Hirini MelbourneMusic Director
- Makareta UmbersResearcher
- Dick ReadeSound Mixer
- Kay EllmersResearcher
About The Drum
What is The Drum about?
With the resurgence of taonga pūoro, one musical instrument remains conspicuously absent from Māori music —pahū (drum). In this documentary Te Pahū, composer Hirini Melbourne (ONZM) and ethnologist Te Warena Taua trace the history of pahū, from musical accompaniment to being the manawa (heart) of communication and communities. Musicians and carvers bring to life the lost beat of pahū by creating…
How long is The Drum?
The Drum runs 46 minutes.
Who directed The Drum?
The Drum was directed by Merata Mita.
Who is in the cast of The Drum?
The cast of The Drum includes Hone Kaa (Narrator), Hirini Melbourne (Self) and Kath Hemi (Self).