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Dead Ahead Film Study
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Dead Ahead Film Study
🎬 Part 1: Understanding the Story
1. What is the main reason the whānau returns to New Zealand?
To start a new business
To reconnect with their cultural roots
For a holiday
To attend university
2. How do the ancestors appear to the whānau in the film?
3. What challenges does the whānau face when they first arrive in New Zealand?
🌿 Part 2: Māori Culture and Tikanga
4. Which of the following tikanga (customs) are shown in the film? (Check all that apply)
Pōwhiri (welcome ceremony)
Hongi (traditional greeting)
Karakia (prayers)
Whakatōhea (storytelling)
Hangi (earth oven cooking)
5. Fill in the blanks about whakapapa:
Whakapapa refers to _____________ and genealogical connections. It helps Māori understand their place in the world and their connection to both _____________ and _____________.
6. Describe a scene where tikanga is particularly important to the story:
🗣️ Part 3: Te Reo Māori
7. Match the Māori words with their English meanings:
1. Whānau
2. Whenua
3. Whakapapa
4. Tīpuna
5. Mauri
A. Life force or spirit
B. Ancestors
C. Family/extended family
D. Land/country
E. Genealogy/family tree
8. How does the use of te reo Māori in the film help tell the story?
👻 Part 4: The Spiritual World
9. How do the spiritual encounters change the whānau's understanding of their identity?
10. What role do the ancestors play in guiding the whānau?
They provide warnings about danger
They help them understand their cultural responsibilities
They show them how to live in modern New Zealand
All of the above
11. Draw a scene that shows the connection between the physical and spiritual worlds:
🎭 Part 5: Film Techniques and Themes
12. What film techniques are used to show the spiritual world? (Check all that apply)
Special lighting effects
Music and sound effects
Camera angles
Costume and makeup
Computer-generated imagery
13. What is the main theme of "Dead Ahead"?
The importance of family connections
Reconnecting with cultural identity
Respecting ancestors and traditions
All of the above
14. How does the ending of the series show the whānau's journey of cultural reconnection?
💭 Part 6: Personal Reflection
15. What did you learn about Māori culture from watching "Dead Ahead"?
16. How might the themes in this film relate to your own family or cultural background?
17. If you were making a film about your own family's cultural journey, what would be the most important elements to include?
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