Time & Tide
A group of Tuvaluan New Zealanders returns to their homeland after 20 years to find it altered by economic development and rising sea levels.
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A group of Tuvaluan New Zealanders returns to their homeland after 20 years to find it altered by economic development and rising sea levels.
Synopsis
Funafuti, the capital of Tuvalu, serves as the backdrop for a group of Tuvaluan New Zealanders returning to their homeland after two decades. Their visit reveals significant changes driven by economic development, imported goods, and Western culture. The film captures their observations of the island's struggle against rising sea levels linked to global warming. Interviews include anthropologist Niko Besnier, who critiques the narrative surrounding Tuvalu's cultural decline. Premiering on July 24, 2006, at the New Zealand International Film Festival, Time & Tide won multiple awards, including Best Documentary at the Big Muddy Film Festival.
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Who are the creators of Time & Tide?
Julie Bayer and Josh Salzman are the creators of Time & Tide.
When did Time & Tide premiere?
Time & Tide premiered on 24 July 2006 at the New Zealand International Film Festival.
What awards did Time & Tide win?
Time & Tide won the Best Documentary Prize at the Big Muddy Film Festival and a Special Jury Prize at the Sidewalk Film Festival.
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