Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia. Courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org.
Bora Bora. Courtesy of Jim G.
Ofu, American Samoa. Courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org.
An Angel at My Table: a Trilogy. Criterion Collection, 2005 (originally released in 1989).
Jane Campion directed the film version of Janet Frame’s autobiographies.
Watch the trailer below.
Titikaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands. Courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org.
The South Pacific Islands are home to some of the earliest human settlements, are prominent in the European history of exploration and colonization, are the homes of prominent writers, and continue to be places with rich cultures, literary histories, and diversity. Below is sampling of recent writings about the different Islands, the history of exploration, and significant films and fiction.
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Sigatoka River in Viti Levu, Fiji. Courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org.
Film adaptation of Duff's Once Were Warriors directed by Lee Tamahori and it is available through New Line Home Entertainment, 2002.
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Sunrise in Nauru, South Pacific. Courtesy of Hadi Zaher.
Bora Bora. Courtesy of Jim G.
Film adaptation of Ihimaera's Whale Rider directed by Niki Caro and available from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003).
Watch the trailer below.