Culture is like love – if you hold tight, you’ll be OK. That’s the message of Mou Piri, a South Pacific love song that has touched hearts around the world. The short documentary explores the importance of music and dance in Cook Islands culture, through the story of a romantic song that is synonymous with island weddings.
Producer/director: Karin Williams. Cinematographer: Fred Renata. Editor: Thomas Burton.
Created for the Film Raro Challenge 2013.
In memory of our friend and colleague Eruera (Ted) Te Whiti Nia, 1951 - 2016.