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   Why is Moana based on a true story?

   • In Moana, Disney merged a fictionalized tale with Polynesian history and origin myths to create the film’s plot that tells the story of Moana, a teenage girl who yearns to be on the sea and ultimately leads her people back to the water as skilled voyagers and navigators.

   The Polynesian Origin Myths Behind Disney’s Moana

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   Is the story of Moana based on Polynesian history and tradition?

   • Explore below a few of the ways the story of Moana is based on Polynesian history and tradition. It’s true, Polynesians were a seafaring people! The canoe in Moana is modeled after the ancient, highly efficient voyaging canoe.

   Where Is Moana From? The Home and Heritage of Moana - FamilySearch

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   Will there be a 'Moana' movie?

   • Trying to make a film about Polynesian culture didn't work out on the whole for Disney Animation studios, as Polynesia features tons of different cultures, lore, and mythos, all of which have been cherry-picked to create Moana. In early 2023, Disney announced that there will be a live-action remake of Moana.

   Where & When Moana Takes Place - Screen Rant

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   Where does Disney's Moana take place?

   • Disney's Moana takes place in ancient Polynesia, and tells the story of the titular princess. The daughter of a tribe chief in a coastal village, Moana (Auliʻi Cravalho) is drawn to the sea, believing it is her quest to return the Heart of Te Fiti - a mysterious relic - to its rightful home in order to stop the blight threatening her island.

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   Is Moana a Polynesian island?

   • In fact, once you start looking for ties to Polynesian culture in Moana, it’s hard to stop! Everything from the island homes (created in the form of the traditional Samoan fale) to the tattoos on Maui’s back (a nod to Polynesian tattooing) are a tribute to Polynesian heritage.

   Where Is Moana From? The Home and Heritage of Moana - FamilySearch

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   Why did the ocean choose Moana?

   • The ocean chose Moana because of her deep passion and her destiny that were intertwined into that, which becomes evident in the end: her deep desires become fulfilled by bringing healing, not just to her island but to herself and all the characters in her journey.

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2. screenrant.com › moana-polynesian-origin-real-lifeMoana: The Polynesian Origins & Real Life Inspirations Explained

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   Jun 20, 2020 · The two most significant parts of Moana’s journey, her learning wayfinding and her relationship with Maui, were drawn from Polynesian history and inspired by their mythology. Thanks to the Oceanic Trust however, there are many other details that enrich Moana’s story.

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   Jan 8, 2021 · Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti.

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4. theculturetrip.com › pacific › new-zealandThe Real Maori and Pacific Legends That Inspired Disney's Moana

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   Apr 5, 2018 · The female lead of this story is Moana, a future tribal leader from the fictional island of Motonui. What you might not know, but which makes total sense considering what happens in the film, is that Moana is the Te Reo Maori (and Hawaiian) word for ocean.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Moana_(2016_film)Moana (2016 film) - Wikipedia

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   Moana (also known as Vaiana [4] or Oceania [5] in some markets), is a 2016 American animated musical fantasy adventure film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures.

7. daily.jstor.org › origin-myths-behind-disneys-moanaThe Polynesian Origin Myths Behind Disney’s Moana

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   Jun 6, 2017 · In Moana, Disney merged a fictionalized tale with Polynesian history and origin myths to create the film’s plot that tells the story of Moana, a teenage girl who yearns to be on the sea and ultimately leads her people back to the water as skilled voyagers and navigators.

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   Feb 18, 2024 · Disney’s Moana takes place in the Pacific Islands in the distant past, but is there a more detailed answer to the question of where Moana is from and when Moana is set? Moana's catchy tunes, stunning animation, and heartfelt story garnered rave reviews.

9. medium.com › a-deeper-look-into-moana-a55645f8e529A Deeper Look Into Moana - Medium

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   Jul 3, 2020 · This essay looks at the many ways that each main character in Moana is brilliantly developed over the course of the movie while quietly answering the larger philosophical question that is asked...