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Whakapapa

"Whakapapa" uncovers the Māori heritage through Chief Daniel and his son, highlighting the urgency of preserving ancestral knowledge and the connection to the land, facing the challenges of maintaining their identity in a globalised world.

  • Matias Fabro
    Director
  • Matias Fabro
    Writer
  • Eduardo Pastorino Iriondo
    Writer
  • Eduardo Pastorino Iriondo
    Producer
  • Daniel Paruru
    Key Cast
  • Danny Jr. Paruru
    Key Cast
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Whakapapa
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Social Issues, Inequalities, Historical, Ethnic Minorities, Indigenous Communities, Rural Area
  • Runtime:
    19 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    900 NZD
  • Country of Origin:
    Argentina, Uruguay
  • Country of Filming:
    New Zealand
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    9:16
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Rani Durgavati International Film Festival
    Jabalpur
    India
    October 5, 2024
    India Premiere
    Best Documentary Short (Social Issue)
Distribution Information
  • Not Yet Distributed
Director Biography - Matias Fabro

Matías was born in Neuquén, Argentina. From an early age, he began animating in 3D and at 16, he started working at the production company Videocenter doing motion graphics. Driven by his vocation, he decided two years later to study Audiovisual Communication at the National University of La Plata, while simultaneously founding the production company Tangram Cine, with which he produced and directed works with international recognition, including "Historia de lo Oculto," "Hesperidina Express," and "Un Año sin Televisión." He was a lecturer at the university for five years and coordinated courses in various locations. In 2013, he joined the theater with videomapping in the play "Distancia," which toured Latin America. In 2019, he traveled to New Zealand, where he is currently a post-production manager.

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Director Statement

With Whakapapa, we wanted to explore the ancestral Māori knowledge through the voices of their community. The connection to roots and nature is something that, in a modern and globalized world, we run the risk of losing. This documentary aims to be a bridge between generations, a reminder of the value of cultural identity and respect for our origins. Our approach was simple and honest, allowing the stories to speak for themselves, with images that reflect the wisdom, strength, and ancestral beauty of this Māori tribe.