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Tärava
1983·Movie
·1h 30min·
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Striking style, calm.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Spectacle3
- Fast Pace2
- Tension1
Heart
Nostalgic
- Nostalgia8
- Wonder6
- Pathos5
Humor
Serious throughout
- Situational Comedy0
- Wit & Wordplay0
- Physical Comedy0
World
History, society, and faith and meaning
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Novelty7
- Rewatchability4
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Narrative Structure5
- Character Depth4
Style
Standout score and sound design
- Music Composition9
- Music Centrality9
- Sound Centrality8
All energy traits
- Spectacle3Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace2Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension1Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Adrenaline0High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
All heart traits
- Nostalgia8Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Family Dynamics1Relationships and generational ties.
- Romance0Love stories and emotional connections.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Spiritual8Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
All humor traits
- Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Wit & Wordplay0Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
World
MediumHistory, society, and faith and meaning
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around history, society, and faith and meaning. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Rewatchability4Invites repeat viewing.
- Dialogue Centrality2Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity2Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Historical9Period settings and real events.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Spiritual8Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
- Politics7Thought-provoking works exploring political themes.
Craft
LowSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Narrative Structure5Story architecture and form.
- Character Depth4Rich, complex characterization.
- Dialogue Quality3Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Intrigue3Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Complexity3Layered plots and ideas.
- Acting2Performance craft and presence.
- Non-linear Narrative0Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Educational9Informative and instructive.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout score and sound design
Look and sound: the score and sound design stand out.
All style traits
- Music Composition9Score and musical identity.
- Music Centrality9The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization5Distinctive aesthetic signature.
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Filmed between 1980 and 1983, Tärava is considered the founding work of documentary cinema in Tahitian and embodies the link between the Polynesian and his ancestral land. To the rhythm of songs, hïmene tärava, the film takes us to discover our mountains and our valleys, and the story of the birth of the tärava. Filmed by Henri Hiro, Angelo Oliver and Harris Aunoa, Tärava looks back on the period during which missionaries settled in Polynesia. They never ceased to prohibit traditional songs and dances because they expressed in their eyes the perversions and lust of these pagan peoples. Drums and flutes, the basic instruments of Polynesian music, were thus banned. Only choral singing was permitted.
Cultural DocumentaryPolynesian HeritageColonial HistoryTraditional Music PreservationSpiritual ResistanceHistorical ArchivalIndigenous IdentityEducational CinemaAnthropological Study
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How long is Tärava?
1 h 30 min
Tärava runs 1 h 30 min.
What language is Tärava in?
Tahitian
It was made in Tahitian. Produced in French Polynesia.