Moana

Year

2016

Duration

103 minutes

Genres

Action and Adventure, Animation, Family, Musicals, Science Fiction and Fantasy

Language

English

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Synopsis

Moana is a courageous teenager who seeks to follow in the footsteps of her ancestors by traversing the dangerous Oceanic seas. Accompanied by a demi-god named Maui who she meets along the way, Moana sets sail for a fabled island to help save her people. On their journey, the two encounter mythological monsters and spirits which they must overcome, with Moana also searching for her own identity. Disney’s latest animation is a film full of adventure and music which also emphases the folklore of Oceanic cultures.

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Classification

Mild threat.

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Moana: Film Guide

World Oceans Day, 8 Jun

A film guide that looks at Moana (2016), exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion.

Suitable for 7–11

1 ppt

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Moana: Finding Your Way in the World

Take members on a journey of self-discovery with Moana.

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1 ppt

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No Borders, No Boundaries Primary

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection alongside a screening from the No Borders, No Boundaries strand of the festival.

Suitable for 5–11

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1 ppt

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See It, Be It strand resource

Activities to support engagement, debate and reflection alongside an Into Film Festival screening from the See It, Be It strand.

Suitable for 7–16

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Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Classification

Resources To Use With This Film

Moana: Film Guide

World Oceans Day, 8 Jun

Moana: Finding Your Way in the World

No Borders, No Boundaries Primary

See It, Be It strand resource

Related Films

Ponyo(2008)

Kubo and the Two Strings(2016)

Lilo & Stitch(2002)

Whale Rider(2002)

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