Documentary ·History · New Zealand · 2012 · 1h 8m

Tongan Ark

Tongan Ark poster
Director
Paul Janman
Cast
Futa Helu as Self 'Atolomake Helu as Self Sisi'uno Helu as Self Kik Velt as Self M.G. Horowitz as Self 'Opeti Taliai as Self
Crew
Malcolm Clarke — Editor Paul Janman — Editor Echo Janman — Producer Echo Zeanah Janman — Producer
Tagline

Tongan Ark

Synopsis

A film for the senses as much as the mind, this lyrical documentary records the last years of Professor Futa Helu and his miraculous ‘Atenisi Institute, an unconventional and independent Oceanic school. Ancient Greek philosophy, opera and Tongan culture combine in this portrait of a teacher, navigating his people through crisis in a small but hearty island kingdom.

Trailer Tongan Ark — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
tongantongan arkfuta heluatenisiatenisi university
Key Collaborators
Paul Janman Director Malcolm Clarke Editor Paul Janman Editor Echo Janman Producer Echo Zeanah Janman Producer
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