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The Silent One is a mythological children's drama about the relationship between a deaf mute boy and a rare white turtle. The boy's differences lead to suspicion from his Rarotongan village. When the village suffers drought, and then a devastating storm, the boy is blamed. A turtle, also considered an ill omen, befriends the boy. They are hunted and and ultimately ostracised. Adapted by Ian Mune from a Joy Cowley story, the film was the first New Zealand dramatic feature to be directed by a woman (Yvonne Mackay).
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A very challenging story. Can we used the video to our class so that the students could have a clear picture of the story?
haha is this yuos nela and pesi ?
I was 14 yrs when this book was used in school as a Literature Novel and from that day on I loved the novel so much. Back in School after finishing the Novel we were shown the film "the Silent One" Till today I hold this book as a special memory and kept it with me for so long never to part with it. Its one of the famous book in schools back home in Fiji Islands. totally adored the movie. The book touches my heart.
I've tried several video rental shops in west Auckland, does anyone know where I rent or buy the movie? Love the realness coming out of the islands with the orator and others alike, Yvonne, Dave and Ian...The silent one sequel?
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Television, 2004 (Excerpts)
Also directed by Yvonne Mackay
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The ONYAs 2010 & 2011
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Qantas Media Awards 2009
NZ ON SCREEN 2012
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Andrea
Posted at 08.38PM - 17.05.2012
I remember this so well from primary school. The story has never left me, nor the images and I have thought of it over the years - I'd love to see it released on television for today's kids to enjoy