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Hidden Stories Behind the Canvas - Hidden for generations in private archives, Lindauer’s portraits reveal stories of beauty, leadership and political vision that helped shape Māori history.
Director: Julian Arahanga
Genre: Documentary Series, Art, History
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Also Known As: Behind the Brush S02 E05
Release Date: 2014
Filming Location: New Zealand
Synopsis:
Behind the Brush: Portraits of Influence uncovers the lives of three remarkable Māori tūpuna whose histories survived through the portraits of Gottfried Lindauer. Once hidden away in private collections and family archives, these paintings now offer new insight into identity, ambition and the cultural transformation of Aotearoa.
The episode revisits the legacy of a respected chief who played a central role in the founding of the town of Foxton, navigating both Māori leadership and colonial expansion. Alongside him is the story of a Māori woman whose celebrated beauty drew the attention of European royalty, revealing the complex intersections of fascination, representation and status. Completing the trio is a visionary leader who championed the idea of a Māori parliament, imagining new political structures for Māori self-determination during a rapidly changing era.
Through descendants’ reflections and close attention to Lindauer’s artistic detail, the portraits emerge as more than historical likenesses. They become visual archives of aspiration, charisma and cultural memory — preserving stories that continue to resonate far beyond the canvas.
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Hidden Stories Behind the Canvas - Hidden for generations in private archives, Lindauer’s portraits reveal stories of beauty, leadership and political vision that helped shape Māori history.
Director: Julian Arahanga
Genre: Documentary Series, Art, History
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Also Known As: Behind the Brush S02 E05
Release Date: 2014
Filming Location: New Zealand
Synopsis:
Behind the Brush: Portraits of Influence uncovers the lives of three remarkable Māori tūpuna whose histories survived through the portraits of Gottfried Lindauer. Once hidden away in private collections and family archives, these paintings now offer new insight into identity, ambition and the cultural transformation of Aotearoa.
The episode revisits the legacy of a respected chief who played a central role in the founding of the town of Foxton, navigating both Māori leadership and colonial expansion. Alongside him is the story of a Māori woman whose celebrated beauty drew the attention of European royalty, revealing the complex intersections of fascination, representation and status. Completing the trio is a visionary leader who championed the idea of a Māori parliament, imagining new political structures for Māori self-determination during a rapidly changing era.
Through descendants’ reflections and close attention to Lindauer’s artistic detail, the portraits emerge as more than historical likenesses. They become visual archives of aspiration, charisma and cultural memory — preserving stories that continue to resonate far beyond the canvas.
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✘ Membership - bit.ly/44ORoBA
STAY TUNED!
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#documentaries #art #heritage
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COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. Plot11 Publishing GmbH. Standart ®
