The river Whanganui is sacred for the Māori because it is alive, indivisible, and tied to their ancestors. In 2017 this belief became law in New Zealand. The river was granted legal identity in recognition of an ancient culture and concepts held by all Māori, and constituted an act of environmental protection. This is the spirit with which Ned Tapa, a river warden, guides a group of friends, family members, a camera crew, environmental activists, and Jimmy the dog on a 5-day canoe trip. The aim is to reflect on our relationship with our surroundings, especially nature, and think about the principles of environmental stewardship.
I Am the River, the River is Me
Genre
Documentary
Country
Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand
Year
2024
Duration
89'
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Ecosystems
Ecosystems
Among oceans, peaks, waterways, arid lands, woodlands and grasslands, the vast diversity and splendor of the natural world, the remarkable harmonies of small and large habitats, crucial for life on the planet and at risk due to human actions.
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