Full awards and nominations of Whale Rider
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Drama
In a small New Zealand coastal village, Maori claim descent from Paikea, the Whale Rider. In every generation, a male heir has succeeded to the chiefly title. The time is now. When twins are born, and the boy twin dies, Koro, the chief, is unable to accept his grand-daughter, Pai, as a future leader. A few years later, Koro is convinced that the tribe's misfortunes began at Pai's birth and calls for his people to bring their sons to ... [+]
- 76th Academy Awards (2004) - Movies from 2003
- 50th San Sebastian Film Festival (2002)
- Toronto Film Festival 2002
- Sundance Film Festival 2003 - Official Selection
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19 Independent Spirit Awards
- winner Best Foreign Film
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9th Satellite Awards8
- nom. Motion Picture, Drama
- nom. Best Director (Niki Caro)
- nom. Screenplay, Adapted (Niki Caro)
- nom. Art Direction & Production Design (Grant Major, Grace Mok)
- 10 Screen Actors Guild Awards (Movies from 2003)
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NBR (National Board of Review) - Awards for 2003
- winner Spotlight Award
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9th Critics' Choice Awards
- winner Best Young Actor/Actress (Keisha Castle-Hughes)
- nom. Best Family Film
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Chicago Film Critics Awards 2003
- nom. Best Actress (Keisha Castle-Hughes)
- winner Most Promising Performer (Keisha Castle-Hughes)
- nom. Most Promising Filmmaker (Niki Caro)
- 6th British Independent Film Awards (2003)