Documentary · New Zealand · 2021 · 56m

Marks of Mana

Marks of Mana poster
Director
Lisa Taouma
Cast
Va'asilifiti Moelagi Jackson as Self Cheyenne Maiava Tuioti as Self Susana Fanueli-Paese Si'a as Self
Crew
Sacha Childers — Editor Lisa Taouma — Producer
Tagline

Across the Moana the art of tatau is legendary - but the marks for women contain stories and meanings that are often little known, especially for new generations.

Synopsis

These age old symbols of the Moko Kauae, the Fijian Veiqia, the Papuan Tep Tok and the Samoan Malu were made to celebrate the significance of the female role, but many were also created by female tatau artists. 'Marks of Mana' explores the female history of tatau in our cultures, and the meaning behind these patterns linked like a necklace around the Moana.

Trailer Marks of Mana — Official Trailer
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Key Collaborators
Lisa Taouma Director Sacha Childers Editor Lisa Taouma Producer
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