THE ORATOR (Samoan: O LE TULAFALE) [Running time: Approx 106 mins] Synopsis : Unassuming and small in stature, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and teenage daughter in an isolated village on the islands of Samoa. To protect his plantation and his family, Saili must confront his fears and defend those he loves at all costs. The film has been described as an attempt “to portray Samoan culture”, showing Samoans “surrounded by family and support”, in accordance with fa’a Samoa (the “Samoan way”). The New Zealand Film Commission describes it as showcasing not only “Samoan tradition and values”, but also “universal” themes: “love, courage, personal adversity and honour”. The main character, Saili, a “simple villager”, a taro farmer and a dwarf, must “find the strength” to “defend his land and family, which are threatened by powerful adversaries”. “He ultimately attempts to reclaim his father’s chiefly status, even if the current ageing village chief does not believe he has the physique or the oratory skill required.” Tamasese described his film as “my image of what I see of growing up in Samoa”, and “a bit like a tour. You get thrown into this place and you are seeing things”, witnessing aspects of Samoan life without explanation – such as evening prayer time (sa), or ritual atonement (ifoga). It’s on this coming Tuesday, 29th October 2013 at the Secretariat Office, Damai Plaza. Screening will start at 8.00pm sharp. For further information, please contact Monica at The Secretariat on 088-250 443. youtube/watch?v=AGXopPdTAGs
Posted on: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 03:48:32 +0000
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