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THE ORATOR

New Zealand / 2011 / 111 min / DCP / colour / Comedy Drama

Director : Tusi Tamasese
Script: Tusi Tamasese
Cinematography : Leon Narbey
Editing : Simon Price
Music : Tim Prebble
Production : Catherine Fitzgerald
Cast : Fa'afiaula Sagote, Tausili Pushparaj, Salamasina Mataia

 

“The Orator” (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love.  Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife Vaaiga and daughter Litia in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa.  Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.

CICAE Award,  Venice Festival 2011

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