A multimedia compendium of life in the islands of the Southern Pacific Ocean.
Pacifica – Tales from the South Seas
Story telling is one of the great enchantments of life. This series presents myths and legends told over the centuries by people of the Pacific islands. The Tales include modern myths and cross over from an ancient world to the recent past. An anthology of thirty five tales and legends – ships lost at sea, exotic customs, mystery and adventure, historical and contemporary characters, rare animals. Tales from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti, Tonga, Vanuatu. (1991–93, 13 x 30 mins, VHS)
Pacifica – A Cultural Voyage
An edutainment interactive CD-ROM. Through photographs, text, video, animation, sound and music, this CD-ROM takes you on an interactive voyage around the South Pacific, exploring the culture, environment, art, music, location and history of the islands and providing an excellent introduction to anyone who would like to find out more about our region. This outstanding educational resource has comprehensive and innovative curriculum support materials available, encouraging examination of issues like nuclear testing and global warming in a South Pacific context. Based on the magnificent Juniper Films series Pacifica: Tales from the South Seas, the CD-ROM is available for Mac and Windows platforms.
Pacifica
A large format book (hardcover with jacket) published by Angus & Robertson and based on the magnificent Juniper Films series Pacifica: Tales from the South Seas. Scriptwriter Nadine Amadio delivers 22 tales that capture, explain and define life and culture in the South Pacific. John Tristram’s stunning full colour photographs lend the stories a sumptuous realisation that make this an indispensable collection of myths and legends brought to life on the page.
The complete Television Series (six and a half hours) + CD-ROM + Book
See also: Pacifica – A Cultural Voyage (CD-ROM)
See also: Pacifica (Book)
See also: Pacifica – Tales from the South Seas (13 part series on VHS)