The Orator
O le tulafale
“The strongest voice comes from the heart.”
Synopsis
The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.
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THE ORATOR TRAILER- OFFICIAL HD VERSIONOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-02
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Fa'afiaula Sanote
Saili
Tausili Pushparaj
Vaaiga
Salamasina Mataia
Litia
Ioata Tanielu
Poto
Kome Alauni
Kome
Fiona Collins
Lupe
Sou Ah Colt
Bus Driver
Lesa Liki Crichton
Candidate
Falefatu Enari
Lototasi
Mailifo Faalau
Family Worker
Viena Foliga
Tomboy
Pili Fuluasou
Faiaso
Filimaua Hala
Young Man Lover
John S. Kaino
Cheeky Young Man
Kalosi Kaisa
Family Worker
Ga Sakaria
Tagaloa
Ben Vai
Flanker Chief 1
Faaulusau Simi Laulua
Flanker Chief 2
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tusi Tamasese
- Screenplay & Story
- Tusi Tamasese
- Original Score
- Tim Prebble
- Original Title
- O le tulafale
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand, Samoa
- Spoken Languages
- Samoan
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Blueskin Films, O Le Tulafale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tusi Tamasese
Tusi Tamasese
Tim Prebble
Leon Narbey
Simon Price
Catherine Fitzgerald
Department Leadership Roster
Tusi Tamasese
Director
Catherine Fitzgerald
Producer
Robert Astley
Production Design
Simon Price
Editor
Kirsty Cameron
Costume Design
Tusi Tamasese
Writer
Tim Prebble
Original Music Composer
Leon Narbey
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Orator
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What is The Orator about?
The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.
Who directed The Orator?
The Orator was directed by Tusi Tamasese.
Who stars in The Orator?
The principal cast of The Orator includes Fa'afiaula Sanote, Tausili Pushparaj, Salamasina Mataia, Ioata Tanielu, Kome Alauni.
When was The Orator released and how long is it?
The Orator was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Orator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Orator was composed by Tim Prebble.