Tabu: A Story of the South Seas

Name: Tabu: A Story of the South Seas
Genre: Romance, Drama, Adventure
Released: 1931
Rating: 78.52625
Cast: Matahi, Anne Chevalier, Bill Bambridge, Hitu, Jules

1931·Movie

1h 26min

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Ratings

78/100

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7.4

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About

On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.

DNA

Genres: Romantic Drama Silent Film
Mood: MelancholicTragicDramaticEmotionalRomantic
Themes: Love Conquers AllSacrificeForbidden LoveCultural Barriers
Plot: Unrequited LoveMarital StrugglesCultural ClashForbidden Love AffairRomantic Tragedy
Pacing: SlowSlow-Paced
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeFlashbacks
Dialog: Minimalist DialogueNarrative Voiceover
Character Types: LoverForeignerWifeHusband
Time: Past Era
Place: Rural CountrysideIsland ParadiseJungle Setting
Cinematic Style: Long TakesUse Of ShadowsBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

F. W. Murnau, Floyd Crosby, Bill Bambridge

Produced by:

F. W. Murnau, Robert Flaherty, David Flaherty

Composed by:

Hugo Riesenfeld

Cast

Anne Chevalier

The Girl (as Reri)

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