Niki Caro (right) on the set of Mulan Photo: Supplied via RNZAll the qualities that made Whale Rider so special have gone into the making of the Disney blockbuster Mulan, says acclaimed film-maker Niki Caro. Caro joined the show to discuss the filming of Mulan and what it means for the film industry, both in New Zealand and abroad. "This completes the circle for me from Whale Rider because this is so similar a story. It feels like Whale Rider on steroids - all the heart and instinct that went into Whale Rider is in play here with Mulan and I'm just so grateful to have had the experience of making Whale Rider in New Zealand which will always be like my best, fondest film-making experience. Photo: DisneyIt was "highly unusual" for women to play such leading roles in production of such a major film, Caro said.

Source: Otago Daily Times September 06, 2020 04:52 UTC