The Haka

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The Haka

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NZ On Screen

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Short film The Haka gives the heartwarming true story of 'The Christmas Truce' a Māori twist. After receiving a tin of biscuits all the way from Aotearoa, a group of  soldiers end up making unlikely friends with the enemy, after exchanging season's greetings across no-man's-land. Eventually, a ceasefire is called and the men socialise for the holiday, which shows both the similarities and differences between the two cultures. Released online on Anzac Day in 2021, the Wellington-made short scr...

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Video

Date created

2021

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https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/the-haka-2021

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war / trench / gunshot wound / wound / shot / bullet / gun / weapon / waiata / german / germany / nazi / singing / song / lullaby / māori / military / army / māori battalion / merry christmas / christmas / meri kirihimete / kiwi / kiwi christmas / present / biscuit tin / share / cheese / swap / exchange / gift / war torn / salute / handshake / football / soccer / rugby / haka / custom / karakia / prayer / game / aotearoa / tradition / martin luther king junior / martin luther king jr. / enemy / te rauparaha / ngāti toa / chief / rangatira / biscuit / wwi / world war 1 / letters / soldier / 1914 / ka mate / e ihowā atua / god defend new zealand / pride

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