Moana (1926)
Rating:
★ 6.7/10 (38 votes) · IMDb ↗
Genre:
Documentary
Duration:
1h 38m
Language:
EN
Release Date:
Jan 7, 1926
Country:
United States of America, Samoa
Director:
Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty
Storyline
In the South Seas, Samoan village life is portrayed with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized 'Gauguin idyll', the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused pride of beauty and pride of strength.
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Movie Details
| Original title | Moana |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jan 7, 1926 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | 1920s, polynesia, indigenous, south seas, coconut, tattooing, samoa, rite of passage, polynesian, oceania, manhood, ethnographic film |
FAQ
What is Moana about?
In the South Seas, Samoan village life is portrayed with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized 'Gauguin idyll', the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused pride of beauty and pride of strength.
When was Moana released?
Moana was released on Jan 7, 1926 (status: Released).
Who directed Moana?
Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty directed Moana.
What is the TMDB rating of Moana?
Moana has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 from 38 votes.