Riding The Wave Of Success

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The New Zealand film Whale Rider opens in America this week. Based on an ancient legend, it tells the tale of a 12-year old girl struggling to prove she's a real Maori leader. 'Culture culture' Lynn Freeman talks about the film's success and its Maori cast. Also on the programme: John Malkovich discusses his new film, Ripley's Game, and his fascination with Patricia Highsmith's novels. Plus, novelist and performance poet Patrick Neate talks about his novel The Pigeon Wars.