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Portraits of Faith and Leadership - Through Lindauer’s portraits, descendants revisit stories of leadership, spirituality and resilience woven into the cultural landscape of New Zealand’s East Coast.
Director: Julian Arahanga
Genre: Documentary Series, Art, History
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Also Known As: Behind the Brush S02 E06
Release Date: 2014
Filming Location: New Zealand
Synopsis:
Behind the Brush: Visions of the East Coast explores the lives of three extraordinary Māori tūpuna whose stories continue to resonate through the portraits of Gottfried Lindauer. Set against the cultural richness of the East Coast, the episode reflects on how portraiture can preserve service, belief and community memory across generations.
One portrait reveals the life of a Major who fought alongside the Crown while striving to secure a stronger future for his people, navigating the difficult balance between cooperation and cultural loyalty. Another introduces a visionary prophet remembered for spiritual ceremonies and dances performed beneath the rainbow, blending faith, symbolism and leadership into a powerful legacy. Completing the episode is the story of a dedicated cultivator whose labor sustained entire communities, embodying the often-overlooked strength found in care, nourishment and collective responsibility.
Through intimate testimony from descendants and close attention to Lindauer’s artistry, the documentary transforms these portraits into living cultural records. Each canvas becomes a reflection of identity, spirituality and endurance — preserving the emotional presence of those who helped shape the East Coast’s enduring spirit.
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Portraits of Faith and Leadership - Through Lindauer’s portraits, descendants revisit stories of leadership, spirituality and resilience woven into the cultural landscape of New Zealand’s East Coast.
Director: Julian Arahanga
Genre: Documentary Series, Art, History
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Also Known As: Behind the Brush S02 E06
Release Date: 2014
Filming Location: New Zealand
Synopsis:
Behind the Brush: Visions of the East Coast explores the lives of three extraordinary Māori tūpuna whose stories continue to resonate through the portraits of Gottfried Lindauer. Set against the cultural richness of the East Coast, the episode reflects on how portraiture can preserve service, belief and community memory across generations.
One portrait reveals the life of a Major who fought alongside the Crown while striving to secure a stronger future for his people, navigating the difficult balance between cooperation and cultural loyalty. Another introduces a visionary prophet remembered for spiritual ceremonies and dances performed beneath the rainbow, blending faith, symbolism and leadership into a powerful legacy. Completing the episode is the story of a dedicated cultivator whose labor sustained entire communities, embodying the often-overlooked strength found in care, nourishment and collective responsibility.
Through intimate testimony from descendants and close attention to Lindauer’s artistry, the documentary transforms these portraits into living cultural records. Each canvas becomes a reflection of identity, spirituality and endurance — preserving the emotional presence of those who helped shape the East Coast’s enduring spirit.
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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 ®
