In front of 2012 
FIFO Prize-Giving Evening(0)
The different FIFO prizes were awarded at the closing ceremony in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere on Friday 10th February at the Maison de la Culture’s Grand Theatre, ending this 2012 competition, which in everyone’s opinion was a very good year.
Straight after the henceforth famous song ‘Taura FIFO,’ by Maison de la Culture staff, that [...]
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FIFO 2012
The 9th FIFO was, once again, a huge success: A sincere thank you to all those who supported this festival!
The FIFO association is proud to present the conclusion of the 9th FIFO, held at the ‚Maison de la Culture’ from February 6th to February 12th, 2012. The presence of numerous festival goers showed that this [...]
FIFO, More than a festival, a window to the world
Wallès Kotra, a founder of the festival and Chairman of the AFIFO, explains to us how, today, more than a simple gathering of cinema enthusiasts, the Pacific International Documentary Film Festival forms a real strike force for Oceanic cultures and the increasing possibilities that the perspectives of its development offer each year. Interview:
What gives FIFO [...]
Questions for the future: Rémi Pflimlin’s responses
The fact that information and creation are essential and complementary missions for France Télévisions is drummed in by Rémy Pflimlin, Chief Executive Officer of France Télévisions, throughout his speech.
The development of digital and more recently mobile has disrupted practices and professions. From a very physical universe, where we handled lead and kilometres of fragile film, [...]
Pouvanaa, elected by the people – a restored reputation
The Big Theatre was full to bursting on Wednesday during the first projection of a documentary by Marie-Hélène Villierme, ‘Pouvanaa, elected by the people.’ The public has been able to pay a necessary visit to the past, allowing certain aspects of Polynesia’s history to be unravelled. Leaving with heavy hearts and lumps in the throats, [...]
Jacob Luamanuvae: a life in 3 dimensions
Jacob Luamanuvae is a benchmark for 3D animation, he is internationally renowned (he notably did all the modelling of the faces on Avatar), he endlessly throws himself into new challenges with the aim to tell, through his own film, Maori myths and legends and in particular the story of Māui-tikitiki. Interview:
Where did your enthusiasm for [...]
FIFO 2012, a struggle more than ever for the visibility of Oceanic cultures
FIFO’s traditional opening ceremony was held this morning on the Maison de la Culture paepae. After a quick breakfast, the jury of this 9th edition was warmly welcomed by employees bursting into the opening song ‘Taurua FIFO’ written by Gaspard Coppenrath.
Wallès Kotra, the Chairman of AFIFO and leader of the ceremony, first of all acknowledged [...]
Cabourg Evening, what preparation!
Sometimes we forget (never for very long) the evocative strength of cinema. In the manner of a good book, added to that the image which adds realism and veracity to the topic, the whole power of a film resides in this fact that it can, in the blink of an eye, involve us in the [...]
Yann Samuell, ‘I share FIFO’s ethical and moral values’
The successful director and screenwriter, Yann Samuell is best known for his beautiful romance ‘Love Me If You Dare,’ with Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet, and more recently his enjoyable adaptation of ‘War of the Buttons.’ He is a member of the jury for this 9th FIFO.
You are a screenwriter as well as a [...]
Pride of Place for Balibo, East Timor
For the first time in Tahiti, the director Pacific Films, Frédéric Mourgeon, has offered the public: an exclusive viewing of the film ‘Balibo’ at the Liberty cinema on Friday 3rd February at 7.30pm, Wednesday 8th and Saturday 11th at 10am. This film, which is a blend of fiction and documentary, is a must. It gathers [...]
