Tabataba
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Tabataba Raymond Rajaonarivelo
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-02-14
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
Febio Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Rajaonarivelo
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Archer, Raymond Rajaonarivelo, Jérôme Tonnerre
- Original Title
- Tabataba
- Country of Origin
- France, Madagascar
- Spoken Languages
- French, Malagasy
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- La Sept Cinéma, La Secae, CNC, Les Films du Volcan, Minazara Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Rajaonarivelo
Robert Archer, Raymond Rajaonarivelo, Jérôme Tonnerre
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Rajaonarivelo
Director
Robert Archer
Writer
Raymond Rajaonarivelo
Writer
Jérôme Tonnerre
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tabataba.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Tabataba.
list5
Abstrusest 2
1989
1989
Similar Titles to Tabataba
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.0
5.9
4.5
6.2
7.9
7.3
7.0
5.3
6.5
5.4
5.5
5.8
4.7
6.5
6.0
7.6
10.0
7.1
More Like Tabataba
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tabataba
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Tabataba?
Tabataba was directed by Raymond Rajaonarivelo.
Who stars in Tabataba?
The principal cast of Tabataba includes Philippe Nahoun, François Botozandry, Lucien Dadakisy, Soatodi, Soavelo.
When was Tabataba released and how long is it?
Tabataba was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.