Drama · New Zealand · 2011 · 1h 50m

The Orator

O le tulafale

The Orator poster
Director
Tusi Tamasese
Cast
Fa'afiaula Sanote as Saili Tausili Pushparaj as Vaaiga Salamasina Mataia as Litia Ioata Tanielu as Poto Kome Alauni as Kome Fiona Collins as Lupe
Crew
Leon Narbey — Director of Photography Simon Price — Editor Tim Prebble — Original Music Composer Tusi Tamasese — Writer Catherine Fitzgerald — Producer Robert Astley — Production Design
Tagline

The strongest voice comes from the heart.

Synopsis

The Orator (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 in 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.

Trailer The Orator — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
samoa
Key Collaborators
Tusi Tamasese Director Leon Narbey Director of Photography Simon Price Editor Tim Prebble Original Music Composer Tusi Tamasese Writer Catherine Fitzgerald Producer Robert Astley Production Design Kirsty Cameron Costume Design
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