Tapu
Originally released in 2019. Tapu is a documentary film. directed by Jonathan Bougard. At just 50 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tapu Bonnet, Gontrand Apaa, and Makau Foster
Synopsis
When the name Hikueru is mentioned, all the other surrounding islands shudder with fear. Because in the story, when someone from Hikueru says anything it comes true. In Hikueru speech is sacred. Tapu was born in Hikueru. Until the age of nine, he grew up with his grandfather in Reka Reka. There is no better place in the universe than the Tuamotus, Tapu tells us. Tapu Bonnet descends from the great names of French Polynesia. He can recite his genealogy over several centuries. Forty years ago he was one of the seeds, one of those who renovated and restored this culture which was prohibited: walking on fire, tattooing... Incredible the flowering that there has been since that time of eighties.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 10, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 50m
50 minutes total
User Rating
10.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Budget
$25K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
French Polynesia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000
Production Companies
- In Vivo Prod
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tapu about?
When the name Hikueru is mentioned, all the other surrounding islands shudder with fear. Because in the story, when someone from Hikueru says anything it comes true. In Hikueru speech is sacred. Ta...
Who directed Tapu?
Tapu was directed by Jonathan Bougard.
How long is Tapu?
Tapu has a runtime of 0 hours and 50 minutes (50 minutes total).
When was Tapu released?
Tapu was released on September 10, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tapu?
The main cast of Tapu includes Tapu Bonnet, Gontrand Apaa, Makau Foster, Moana Heitaa, Efraima Huuti.