Moana
Synopsis
In the South Seas, Samoan village life is portrayed with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized 'Gauguin idyll', the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused pride of beauty and pride of strength.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-30
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty
- Screenplay & Story
- Frances H. Flaherty, Robert Flaherty
- Original Score
- James C. Bradford
- Original Title
- Moana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Samoa
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Robert Flaherty Productions Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty
Frances H. Flaherty, Robert Flaherty, Julian Johnson
James C. Bradford
Bob Roberts, Robert Flaherty
Frances H. Flaherty, Robert Flaherty, Julian Johnson
Frances H. Flaherty, Robert Flaherty, Jesse L. Lasky, Adolph Zukor
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Flaherty
Director
Julian Johnson
Writer
James C. Bradford
Original Music Composer
Frances H. Flaherty
Screenplay
Robert Flaherty
Screenplay
Frances H. Flaherty
Producer
Robert Flaherty
Producer
Frances H. Flaherty
Editor
Robert Flaherty
Editor
Julian Johnson
Editor
Bob Roberts
Director of Photography
Robert Flaherty
Director of Photography
Frances H. Flaherty
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Moana
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What is Moana about?
In the South Seas, Samoan village life is portrayed with a painterly eye. Blending ethnographic detail with a romanticized 'Gauguin idyll', the film celebrates daily rituals, communal traditions, and the passage into adulthood, suffused pride of beauty and pride of strength.
Who directed Moana?
Moana was directed by Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty.
Who stars in Moana?
The principal cast of Moana includes Ta'avale, Fa'amgase, Tama, T'ugaita, Pe'a.
When was Moana released and how long is it?
Moana was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Moana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Moana was composed by James C. Bradford.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Moana?
Moana holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).