Ma'ohi Nui: In the Heart of the Ocean My Country Lies
2018•1h 53m•8.0•Released
Documentary
For thirty years in the late-twentieth century, the people of Tahiti survived dozens of offshore nuclear tests by the French government. Since the country was colonized in 1880, the blasts left Tahitians picking through the remnants of their islands and culture in an effort to keep indigenous knowledges alive. The film offers a poetic glimpse into contemporary Tahiti, and the colonial struggles its people still face as they strive to sustain their way of life.
Director
Annick Ghijzelings
Writer
Annick Ghijzelings
Languages
French, Tahitian
Studio
Iota Production
Cast
Flora Devatine
Herself
Production
Company
Iota Production
Producer
Isabelle Truc
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