A film for the senses as much as the mind, this lyrical documentary records the last years of Professor Futa Helu and his miraculous ‘Atenisi Institute, an unconventional and independent Oceanic school. Ancient Greek philosophy, opera and Tongan culture combine in this portrait of a teacher, navigating his people through crisis in a small but hearty island kingdom.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Public Films Inc.
Keywords
- tongan
- tongan ark
- futa helu
- atenisi
- atenisi university
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Top Cast
Futa Helu as Self
'Atolomake Helu as Self
Sisi'uno Helu as Self
Kik Velt as Self
M.G. Horowitz as Self
'Opeti Taliai as Self
Top Crew
Paul Janman · Director, Editor
Malcolm Clarke · Editor
Echo Zeanah Janman · Producer
Echo Janman · Producer
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