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 Paul Ward

Paul Ward | website

@layla: I believe the Te Wheke character was inspired by a number of Māori figures, most evidently Te Kooti. The infamous "What's the time Mr Wolf" beheading of the Reverend was based on the 1865 murder of missionary Carl Volkner in Opotiki:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/missionary-carl-volkner-is-hanged-and-then-beheaded-at-opotiki
Check out the making of Utu for more:
http://www.nzonscreen.com/title/making-utu-1982

 
 layla

layla

What is the main characters real name, like not their real name but the actual person in real life- the one the story is based on

 
 Rangi Carroll

Rangi Carroll

I'm sure this is the film with the waterfall scene where the girls dives over and the guy follows her. Like a 90 ft water fall. But it's never bought up. Curious because its one of films greatest moments.

 
 Mike

Mike

hi ferozmin ali, look up the story of ' Te Kooti, te whai o te motu', Te Kooti , the 'hunt/chase/search of the island. You will see where he gets his ideas.

 
 Ferozmin Ali

Ferozmin Ali

I just wanted to ask for the movie Utu where did Keith Aberdeins ideas come from to write a film like that?

 

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