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"Moana" is an American animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released in 2016. It tells the story of a young Polynesian girl named Moana Waialiki, who embarks on a dangerous journey across the open ocean to save her island and people from a devastating curse. In the course of her adventure, Moana meets the demigod Maui and together they will face numerous challenges while learning important lessons about courage, identity and self-discovery. The film is distinguished by beautiful animation, original music and a strong message about finding one's own way in life.

Information

1. Title and Main Character: In many countries, the film is known by the title "Vaiana" for legal or cultural reasons. The main character, Moana Waialiki, is a brave and independent girl who wants to explore the world beyond her island.
2. Culture and Background: The film is based on the mythology and culture of Polynesia. The filmmakers carefully researched the cultures of Oceania to create an authentic background for the story.
3. Maui's demigod: One of the main characters, Maui, is based on a character from Polynesian mythology. In the film, played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Maui is a demigod capable of transforming into various creatures.
4. Music: The film's soundtrack was composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of the musical "Hamilton"), Opetaia Foa'i and Mark Mancina. The song "How Far I'll Go" has won many awards and accolades.
5. Directed by: Ron Clements and John Musker, who previously created such Disney hits as "The Little Mermaid," "Aladdin" and "The Princess and the Frog," are responsible for directing.
6. Message of the Film: "Moana" focuses on themes such as identity, courage, self-discovery and finding one's own way in life.
7. Animation and Environment: The film is known for its exceptionally detailed animation, especially when it comes to water and character hair.
8. The Curse of Te Fiti: Central to the plot is a curse that is destroying islands in the Pacific. Moana decides to find Maui and restore Te Fiti's heart to end the curse.
9. Meaning of Water: Water is an important element in the film, playing both the role of Moana's ally and unpredictable adversary.
10. Acceptance: "Moana" was very well received by audiences and critics. Many praised the film for its innovation, music, animation and positive message.

Trivia

1. Research Journey: Before starting work on the film, the filmmakers traveled several weeks in Oceania to better understand the culture and traditions of the region. They met local experts, sailors and storytellers, which helped create a more authentic background for the film.
2. Maui Tattoos: The tattoos on Maui's body are not just decoration. They are animated independently and tell the story of Maui's life. Interestingly, one of the tattoos depicts a mini-version of Maui himself.
3. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson: The actor who provided the voice for the Maui character has Polynesian roots. His great-grandfather came from Samoa.
4. Lin-Manuel Miranda's first solo: Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the hit musical "Hamilton," wrote the song "You're Welcome" even before his famous work premiered on Broadway.
5. Water as a character: In "Moana," water is not only an element of the environment, but also a character. Animating the water was one of the biggest technological challenges for the team.
6. Heihei: Originally Heihei, the rooster accompanying Moana, was supposed to be a much more intelligent bird, but the filmmakers decided to make him "the dumbest bird in the world," which added a lot of humor to the film.
7. Changing the storyline: In the original script, Moana had competition in the form of brothers. In the end, it was decided to focus on her as the only main character.
8. Maori translation: Out of respect for the cultures of Oceania, "Moana" has been translated into Maori and shown in New Zealand in that language version.
9. Character Inspiration: The character of Gramma Tal, Moana's grandmother, is based on director Ron Clements' grandmother, who always told him to follow his destiny.
10. Mystery in the end titles: If you scroll through the end credits to the end, you'll see a scene of a Tamatoa crab making a reference to another Disney character, Sebastian from "The Little Mermaid."