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The Orator

2011Movie1 h 50 min

69
GoodGoodWatch score
69
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Directed by
Tusi Tamasese
Written by
Tusi Tamasese
Music by
Tim Prebble

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Facts

February 21, 2011 · 1 h 50 min · Drama

Released
February 21, 2011
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Samoan
Made in
New Zealand, Samoa
Available in
139 countries

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Questions about The Orator

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Is The Orator worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Orator okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Orator good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Orator plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Orator in English?

Samoan

No, it was made in Samoan.