Behind the Scenes of Whale Rider

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Behind the Scenes of Whale Rider

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Jonathan Brough’s documentary on the making of Whale Rider travels from the East Coast town of Whangara, where the mythical whale rider Paikea landed, to Hollywood. This excerpt concentrates on the movie’s vital special effects component: nine whales, brought to the screen through a combination of life-sized models and digital effects. The models were made by Auckland company Glasshammer; the largest measured 65 feet in length. The human element was also important, with actor Keisha Castle-Hu...

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Video

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2003

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/behind-the-scenes-of-whale-rider-2003

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