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Tanna [DVD]
Title:
Tanna [DVD]
JLCTITLE245:
[DVD] / Screen Australia and Contact Films present ; in association with Film Victoria ; directed by Bentley Dean and Martin Butler ; written by Bentley Dean, Martin Butler and John Collee in collaboration with the people of Yakel ; produced by Martin Butler, Bentley Dean, Carolyn Johnson.
Publication Information:
[Studio City, CA] : Lightyear Entertainment, [2017]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
"Based on a true story and performed by the people of Yakel"--Title frames.
Originally released as a motion picture in 2015.
Special features: The story of Tanna ; Cyclone ; Going to Venice ; The making of Tanna ; What does the tribe think?; theatrical trailer.
Abstract:
In one of the last traditional tribes in the South Pacific, a young girl falls in love with her chief's grandson. But when war with their enemies escalates, Wawa is unknowingly betrothed as part of a peace deal. The young lovers run away, but are pursued by warriors of both tribes. With their lives on the line, the star-crossed lovers must choose between their hearts and the peaceful future of the tribe.
Reading Level:
Rating: Not rated.
MWT rating: NR.
Added Corporate Author:
Credits:
Cinematographer, Bentley Dean ; editor, Tania Michel Nehme ; composer, Antony Partos ; vocals, Lisa Gerrard.
Performer:
Mungau Dain, Marie Wawa, Marceline Rofit, Chief Charlie Kahla, Albi Nangia, Lingai Kowia, Dadwa Mungau.
Technical Details:
DVD, NTSC, all regions ; widescreen (1.78:1); 5.1 Dolby stereo.
Language:
In Nauvhal (Austronesian) with English subtitles; Closed-captioned in English.