The Orator (O Le Tulafale)


The Orator (O Le Tulafale)

Synopsis

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 and daughter 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. 
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About the Film

The Orator (O le Tulafale) was filmed entirely on the island of Upolu, Samoa. The various locations were found in the villages of Manunu, Vailele, Satapuala, Faleapuna, Vaitele.
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Key Credits

Director
Tusi Tamasese
Writer
Tusi Tamasese
Producer
Catherine Fitzgerald
Production Company
Blueskin Films Ltd
Sales Agent
NZ Film

Cast

Saili
Fa’afiaula Sagote
Vaaiga
Tausili Pushparaj
Litia
Salamasina Mataia
Poto
Ioata Tanielu

Credits

Associate Producers
Maiava Nathaniel Lees
Michael Eldred
Cultural Advisors
Manu Asafo Maugatai
Tuitautai Henry Tamasese
 
Status
World Premiere; Venice International Film Festival
Genre
Drama
Technical Info
Film Duration: 110 Minutes
Colour
35mm/DCP
1.85:1
Dolby Digital 5.1
Official Website
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