Her Majesty is a New Zealand family/children’s film from 2001. The story is set in the 1950s and is about a young girl who loves Queen Elisabeth and dreams about meeting her, and an elderly Maori woman who is passionate about keeping her Maori legacy alive. When the two meet a magical friendship starts to blossom.
This film, which is inspired by true events, is a beautiful story about identity, belongingness, loyalty and friendship. It is about learning to appreciate our earth and the people who came before us.
I absolutely loved this sweet movie! I loved learning a bit about the Maori traditions, and I loved the way the story and the characters evolved. I could easily identify with the 12 year old Elisabeth and her courage and big heart when she stands up for her Maori friend Hira. I could also relate to the curiosity Elisabeth has for the deeply spiritual ways of the Maori people and how she learns to appreciate and even adopt some of these traditions. love the friendship between the two, and how genuine and respectful it is, despite the age difference.
I absolutely recommend this magical film to children, teenagers and adults alike! It is rare to come upon such a gem of a movie in these highly commercial times.
Tales from the Fairies 
A lovely review Trini, I want to rush out and get it now! ❤
Oh, yes, you should! 😃. It is just sooooo lovely!! 💖💖💖. I don’t know where it is available, but I got it on iTunes 😊😊. I mean, in the Apple Store. 😊
I will look for it! I am at a new URL now Trini, my old blog was hacked,
https://houseofheartweb.wordpress.com
This one is much closer to home Trini 😀
I’ll have to have a look see ❤
Oh, yes, I think you might like it 😊😊. Do you know of any child-friendly Aussie movies where we get to learn a bit about the aboriginals?
There’s ‘Storm Boy’ which is pg rated, but to be quite honest, most others are quite a strong impact stories like ‘Walkabout’, ‘Rabbit Proof fence’ or ‘Crocodile Dreaming’ and because of that tend to be rated higher because of what the story is trying to tell. Here is a site that lists many aboriginal movies if that helps. I personally have not seen many of them 😀
Australian Aboriginal Movies List
Oh, thank you so so much, Mark!! I love world cinema, so I will have to check this out 😊😊😊😊
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Thank you so much for the smiles, Paul!! 😊😊😊😊
I hadn’t heard of the film! Sounds great 🙂
Neither had I before I stumbled upon it. 😄. It is magical! 💖💖