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Fifo Festival in Tahiti

THERE ONCE WAS AN ISLAND – Grand Prize FIFO 2010 (0)

2010/01/29 • Category: Films in competition, In front of

NZ – 2009 – 80 mn
Réalisateur : Briar March
Production : On the Level productions
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This film follows the life of three people in a unique Pacific Island Community as they face the first devastating effects of climate change, including a terrifying flood. Will they decide to stay with their Island home or [...]

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‘Bastardy,’ (0)

Or the story of Jack Charles, addicted to heroin, who has swung between life as a criminal and a successful acting career for 40 years, missed the FIFO 2010 jury grand prix by one single vote. It merits a closer look.
Interview with the director Amiel Courtin-Wilson.
How did you meet your key figure, this fabulous and [...]

Films in competition

KHANINIKULA – LA LOI DES PIERRES (0)

France – 2009 – 52 mn
Réalisateur : Cyrille Benhamou
Production : Digamé Productions & Le Snark
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Tolobuwa, the Oluvilei village chief, discusses the meaning of the magic stones and string game with his son Topiki. Such a tale adopts beliefs, poetry and mystery, the film takes place over three days where each villager [...]

Films off competition

JUSTICE DURIE (0)

Nouvelle Zélande – 2008 – 60 mn
Réalisateur : Moana Sinclair
Production :  Te Haa Production Ltd
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Justice Edward Taihakurei Durie descends from Rangitane, Ngati Kauwhata and Ngai Raukawa. He has played a significant role in resurrecting the Treaty of Waitangi – alongside the Maori land rights movement. His work has made a [...]

FIFO 2010

In Tahiti, in French Polynesia, the seventh edition of the Pacific International Documentary Film Festival (FIFO Tahiti) will take place from Tuesday 26th to Sunday 31st January 2010 at the Maison de la Culture in Papeete. This event is open to all those who have produced a documentary in Oceania over the last three years. The entry closing date is 1st October 2009. An international jury will present the jury grand prix and three special jury prizes. These prizes will incorporate a financial award.

Fifo 2010 Poster

Fifo 2010 Poster

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