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Rurutu Vitaria

2018 · 31 min Documentary
10.0 / 10 · TMDB

Discovery of the community of Vitaria, on the island of Rurutu in the Austral archipelago in Polynesia. In Vitaria we are Rurutu Protestants. This church draws on its autochthony to regain control over individuals and their native land. To stay in the symbolism, it should be noted that the geographical point furthest from Jerusalem is located in the Austral archipelago, south of the island of Rapa. The prism of local Christianity will be an opportunity to focus on the lives of the people of Vitaria, to get to know Patia Taputu, a charismatic character who is a farmer, breeder and fisherman. His wife Tiare is a recognized craftswoman. The couple raised their seven children on vanilla, coffee, egg production and making woven hats from white pandanus.

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Year 2018
Country French Polynesia
Genre Documentary
Director Jonathan Bougard
Runtime 31 min.
Rating TMDB: 10.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative through patient observation, relying on the rhythm of daily chores and natural cycles. It explores how religion functions not merely as ritual, but as a tool for cultural resilience and the framework for an entire way of life.

What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of place—the textures, silences, and unspoken tensions of a community defining itself on its own terms. It’s a quiet, compelling portrait of autonomy. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Jonathan Bougard

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