HIFF46 opens with Hawaiian navigation documentary The Navigator

Hawai‘i International Film Festival’s October programme puts local filmmaking and Pacific stories at its centre.

The Hawai‘i International Film Festival will open its 46th edition on October 21 with the world premiere of The Navigator . Jordan Manley’s documentary follows Native Hawaiian navigator Nainoa Thompson and a new crew on a 2,400-mile voyage guided by stars, nature and inherited knowledge. HIFF46 runs on O‘ahu through

November 5, with screenings on neighbouring islands continuing to November 15. The programme also places Sung Kang’s directorial debut Drifter in its centrepiece slot. Festival organisers describe a wider selection spanning films made in Hawai‘i, Asian and Pacific cinema, and international premieres. The full listing

and ticket links are available from the festival. The Navigator is a particularly useful entry point for readers seeking a locally rooted documentary amid the broader programme. Headline image: Hawai‘i International Film Festival. Official promotional material from the linked source.

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