The Orator

O le tulafale

New Zealand, Samoa

2011

110 Min

Color

Samoan

Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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CAST Fiaula Sanote, Tausili Pushparaj, Salamasna Mataria, Ioata Tanielu

SOUND Richard Flynn

Venice (Horizons): Horizons Award - Special Mention, CinemAvvenire Award, Sundance (Spotlight), San Francisco (New Directors), Edinburgh (New Perspectives)

Synopsis

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 on 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 Film Festival

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Michael Harbour

16Feb12

Well made first feature about outcasts finally finding a voice and standing up for what's important to them. Develops at a natural pace. Fine cinematography, editing, and structure. Satisfying resolution. The combination of competitive oratory and bribery in influencing decision making and power is fascinating.