The Orator (O Le Tulafale)

The Orator (O le Tulafale) is the story of a man, Saili, who wants only to defend the honour of his beloved wife and be at peace with her. Saili is physically disadvantaged, with no great aspirations or expectations for...

New Zealand Production

Feature 2011 Drama 110.00 minutes

The Orator Film Still 2 Fa27afiaula Sagote Leon Narbey

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.

Venice International Film Festival

Special Mention - Orizzonti Section

Art Cinema Award from CICAE Jury

Cinema Avvenire Best Film

Brisbane International Film Festival

Audience Award

2011: Orizzonti (In Competition)

2012: Sundance Film Festival

Palm Springs

Pacific Rim Film Festival

Directors

Tusi Tamasese

Producers

Catherine Fitzgerald

Screenplay Writers

Tusi Tamasese

Cast

Fa’afiaula Sagote
Saili

Tausili Pushparaj
Vaaiga

Salamasina Mataia
Litia

Ioata Tanielu
Poto

Crew

Maiava Nathaniel Lees | Associate Producer

Michael Eldred | Associate Producer

Leon Narbey | Director of Photography

Simon Price | Editor

Tim Prebble | Sound Designer

Production Company

Distributor

Transmission Films

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