About this movie
Finnish filmmaker and artist Sami van Ingen is a great-grandson of documentary pioneer Robert Flaherty, and seemingly the sole member of the family with a hands-on interest in continuing the directing legacy. Among the materials he found in the estate of Robert and Frances Flaherty’s daughter Monica were the film reels and video tapes detailing several years of work on realising her lifelong dream project: a sound version of her parents’ 1926 docu-fiction axiom, Moana: A Romance of the Golden Age.
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south seas
1970s
silent film
documentary filmmaking
samoa
1920s
indigenous peoples
moana
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Questions about Monica in the South Seas
How long is Monica in the South Seas?
Monica in the South Seas has a runtime of 1h 12m (1 hour and 12 minutes).
Who directed Monica in the South Seas?
Monica in the South Seas was directed by Mika Taanila and released in 2023.
What genre is Monica in the South Seas?
Monica in the South Seas is a Documentary film (2023).
Who stars in Monica in the South Seas?
The cast of Monica in the South Seas includes Monica Flaherty, Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty, Le'iataualesa Vaiao Ala'ilima, Sarah Hudson.
