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Moana

Name: Moana
Director: Frances H. Flaherty
Released: 1926
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Leupenga, Emma Hudson, Tama, Pe'a, Ta'avale

1926Frances H. FlahertyIMDb: 6.8/10

Synopsis

Filmmaker Robert J. Flaherty presents a docufictional account of a family living in a Samoan village in the early 1920s.

Director

Frances H. Flaherty

Cast

Pe'a

Ta'avale

T'ugaita

Fa'amgase

Editor's Choice Analysis

Moana Review: A Docufictional Dive into 1920s Samoan Life

Is this film worth watching?Short answer: Yes, but with reservations. Moana offers a fascinating glimpse into early 1920s Samoan life, but its uneven pacing and execution can somet...

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Moana FAQ

The movie Moana was directed by Frances H. Flaherty.

Moana was released in the year 1926.

Moana has an IMDb rating of 6.8 out of 10.

Moana is a movie from United States.

Moana is categorised as Documentary in the cult cinema archive at Dbcult.

Moana features Pe'a, Ta'avale, T'ugaita, Fa'amgase.

The screenplay for Moana was written by Julian Johnson, Frances H. Flaherty, Robert J. Flaherty.

If you enjoy Moana, you might also like In a Naturalist's Garden (1920), Das Wunder des Schneeschuhs (1920), The Reawakening (1920), Nude Woman by Waterfall (1920).

Yes, Moana (1926) is featured in the Dbcult archive as a curated cult cinema title, known for its Documentary qualities.