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The Human Face of the Pacific. A Place of Power in French Polynesia

1983 · 28 min Documentary

A Tahiti is a rugged, forest-clad South Pacific island, surrounded by coral reefs. Its traditional Polynesian way of life has been swamped over the years by foreign influences, particularly that of France. However, the long-awaited re-emergence of traditional culture is the focus of this documentary. We look at some of the people responsible for the cultural revival and their arts including the building of a double hulled canoe, the art of full body tattooing and the fierce dance competitions at the high point of celebration of Polynesian culture, the Tiurai Festival.

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Year 1983
Country Australia
Genre Documentary
Director Oliver Howes
Runtime 28 min.

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The Human Face of the Pacific. A Place of Power in French Polynesia is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1983. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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