A Samoan village serves as the backdrop for Robert J. Flaherty's 1926 film, which documents communal traditions and coming-of-age rituals without spoken language.
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A Samoan village serves as the backdrop for Robert J. Flaherty's 1926 film, which documents communal traditions and coming-of-age rituals without spoken language.
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A Samoan village is the setting for Robert J. Flaherty’s 1926 film Moana. It documents daily life and communal traditions within the community. The film captures rituals and the process of coming of age. Flaherty presents the village with an artistic perspective, combining ethnographic elements with romantic imagery. The absence of spoken language allows the visuals to convey meaning. Moana runs for 98 minutes and is produced in the United States.
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Why Watch
- See the daily rituals of Samoan village life.
- Find out about communal traditions in the South Seas.
- Meet the Samoan community's passage into adulthood.
Did You Know
- Moana was released in 1926, following Flaherty's Nanook of the North.
- The film has a runtime of 98 minutes.
- Moana was produced in the United States of America.
- The film features no spoken language, relying solely on visuals.
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Who directed the documentary Moana?
Moana was directed by Robert J. Flaherty.
What year was Moana released?
Moana was released in 1926.
What is the duration of the documentary Moana?
The duration of Moana is 98 minutes.
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