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Marae (1983)
Directed by Henri Hiro
Drama, History · 1h 02m
This historical drama by Henri Hiro brings to life the majestic enthronement of a young king on the sacred marae Arahurahu in Paea, Tahiti. Set entirely in one place and one moment in time, the film immerses the viewer in the intricate rituals of an ancient Polynesian ceremony, portrayed with all its traditional splendor. Over 200 performers—including actors, dancers, musicians, and extras—contribute to this powerful reimagining of the past. The film features choreography by the acclaimed Coco Hotahota and music performed by the group Tereia de Penina.
Cast
John Mairai
Crew
- Director
- Henri Hiro
Details
- Release date
- 1983-01-01
- Runtime
- 1h 02m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Original language
- TY
- Spoken languages
- Tahitian
- Countries
- French Polynesia
- Production
- Maison des jeunes et de la culture de Tahiti