# Niki Caro
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Nikola Jean Caro (born 20 September 1966) is a New Zealand film director and screenwriter. Her 2002 film Whale Rider was critically praised and won a number of awards at international film festivals. She directed the 2020 live action version of Disney's Mulan, making her the second female and the second New Zealand director hired by Disney to direct a film budgeted at over $100 million.
Whale Rider
New Zealand month continues as we tackle our first Māori text with Witi Ihimaera's 1987 novel and Niki Caro's 2002 film adaptation.
The book is short but beautiful, particularly the unusual "framing" device from a whale's perspective that provides an underlying religious element.
The film plays mor…
30. Grant Major (Oscar Winning Lord Of The Rings Production Designer) - My Movie DNA
In episode 30, Johnny talks to Academy Award-winning art director and production designer Grant Major.
Described by Vanity Fair as ‘the architect of New Zealand’s greatest cinematic achievements’, Grant has an impressive body of work.
His work in the early 1990s on Jane Campion’s An Angel At My …
2005, a conversation – “North Country”
This is part of a series about overlooked movies from 2005.
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Referenced media:
“Promising Young Woman” (Emerald Fennell, 2020)
“Spartacus” (Stanley Kubrick, 1960)
“Marvel’s The Avengers” (Joss Whedon, 2012)
“Fargo” (Joel Coen, 1996)
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (Martin McDonagh,…
Popcorn Culture - Review: The Mother
On the surface, The Mother looks like just another skippable action flick on Netflix, but upon closer inspection, its skippability quickly decreases. First, it stars Jennifer Lopez as a military-trained assassin who comes out of hiding to protect her estranged daughter against revenge-crazed crimin…
Real Reel Talk - S. 4 Ep. 18 - Whale Rider
In this episode of Real Reel Talk, we explore the critically acclaimed film Whale Rider (2002), directed by Niki Caro. A poignant coming-of-age story set in a small Māori village in New Zealand, the film follows Paikea, a young girl who defies tradition and challenges societal expectations to claim…
#202 - Croupier - North Country
Jesse and Adam talk about Croupier, from 1998, directed by Mike Hodges, and North Country, from 2005, directed by Niki Caro.
Underdogs to Champions | Say Whats Reel Reviews McFarland, USA (2015)
Say Whats Reel hits the track with McFarland, USA (2015), the inspiring true story of grit, heart, and unlikely heroes. Dom, ILL, and Q review the Disney sports drama starring Kevin Costner as Coach Jim White, who transforms a group of overlooked Latino students in a small California town into a po…
Books Aloud Ep42 - A Beautiful Family, by Jennifer Trevelyan
Vivienne talks to Wellington-based writer, Jennifer Trevelyan about her mystery/ family saga debut novel, A Beautiful Family. Set on the Kapiti Coast, the book has been getting huge international attention with film rights picked up by Niki Caro (Whale Rider).
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books wit…
#416: North Country (2005)
Michelle picks her second film in the "fighting for justice" category!
North Country (2005)
Directed by Niki Caro
Whale Rider (2002) Review: Breaking Tradition with Grace
In this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Whale Rider (2002).
Directed by Niki Caro, starring Keisha Castle-Hughes, Rawiri Paratene, Vicky Haughton, Cliff Curtis, and Grant Roa.
⭐ Rating: 4.0/5
🏆 IMDb: 7.5/10
🎬 Genre: Drama and Family
⏱ Runtime: 101 minutes
📅 Release…
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