Tabataba
Originally released in 1989. Tabataba is a drama film. directed by Raymond Rajaonarivelo. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Philippe Nahoun, François Botozandry, and Lucien Dadakisy
Synopsis
Tabataba tells the story of a small Malagasy village during the independence uprising which took place in 1947 in the south of the country. For several months, part of the Malagasy population revolted against the French colonial army in a bloody struggle. The repression in villages that followed was terrible, leading to fires, arrests and torture. Women, children and the elderly were the indirect victims of the conflict and suffered particularly from famine and illness. One leader of the MDRM Malagasy Party, which campaigns for the independence of the country, arrives in a village. Solo (François Botozandry), the main character, is still too young to fight but he sees his brother and most of the men in his clan join up. His grandmother, Bakanga (Soavelo), knows what will happen, but Solo still hopes his elder brother will return a hero. After months of rumours, he sees instead the French army arrive to crush the rebellion.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 22, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
MG
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- MG
Production Companies
- La Sept Cinéma
- La Secae
- CNC
- Les Films du Volcan
- Minazara Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tabataba about?
Tabataba tells the story of a small Malagasy village during the independence uprising which took place in 1947 in the south of the country. For several months, part of the Malagasy population revol...
Who directed Tabataba?
Tabataba was directed by Raymond Rajaonarivelo.
How long is Tabataba?
Tabataba has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Tabataba released?
Tabataba was released on February 22, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tabataba?
The main cast of Tabataba includes Philippe Nahoun, François Botozandry, Lucien Dadakisy, Soatodi, Soavelo.