Te Kuhane o te Tupuna = El espíritu de los ancestros = The spirit of the ancestors / Mahatua Producciones, Sobras International Pictures, Zoofilms ; escrito y dirigido por Leonardo Pakarati ; producido por Paula Rossetti.

[Brooklyn, New York] : Pragda Films, [2015]

©2015

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The Spirit of the Ancestors tells the story of Moia Hoa Haka Nana'ia, one of Rapa Nui's (Easter Island) sacred spirits, also known as the Stolen Friend in the island. Colonizers took the massive, iconic carving 100 years ago, and is now one of the countless living objects now housed in museums worldwide. For the Rapa Nui, the Moia is infused with Mana, the power essential to their lives and well-being. His absence from the island--where he watched over them with his kin--threatens their survival as the link between spirit and people weakens over time. Worse still, the younger generations' link to their ancestors is at risk. This documentary follows three generations of the Pakarati family as they travel to Europe to try to reclaim the Stolen Friend, bring his spirit home and ensure a strong future for those to come.

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Spanish; English; French

December 08, 2023

Cinematography, Guillermo Bravo ; editor, Diego Macho Gómez ; music, Yoyo Tuki.

10 and up.

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