TALES FROM OCEANIA

French language DVD

A collection of 45 unique stories and myths that celebrate the diversity of the people of the Pacific and South East Asia. The stories reflect the power of the living traditional world. In settings of exceptional beauty, we have glimpses of the wisdom and the meaning of lives that are lived close to their environment and in harmony with nature. Tales from Northern Territories Australia, Indonesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tahiti and Marquesas islands, Vanuatu. (1995–97, 13 x 30 mins)

30th US International Film & Video Festival: Silver Screen Award: Wildlife – “Island of Dragons”; Silver Screen Award: Arts – “Mermaids of Maningrida” “Spirits of the Rock” and “Chorus of Monkeys”. Certificate for Creative Excellence: Documentary – “First Rites” and “Kabunare’s Story”.
45th Columbus USA Film & Video Festival: Honourable Mention “Gallery of the Dead”, “Kabunare’s Story” and “Lords of the Forest”.

DVD

See also: English language VHS