Tapu (2019)
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.
Director: Jonathan Bougard
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: September 10, 2019
Cast
- Tapu Bonnet - Himself
- Gontrand Apaa - Himself
- Makau Foster - Herself
- Moana Heitaa - Himself
- Efraima Huuti - Himself
- Louis Lalanne - Himself
- Roland Mahai - Himself
- Michel Poafai - Himself
- Taverio Richmond - Himself
- Terai Tahai - Himself
Screenplay
Production: In Vivo Prod
Country: French Polynesia
Language: Français
Budget: $25,000
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Jonathan Bougard
More Films in Genre: Documentary
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. 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.
- Who directed Tapu?
- Tapu was directed by Jonathan Bougard.
- Who stars in Tapu?
- Tapu stars Tapu Bonnet, Gontrand Apaa, Makau Foster, Moana Heitaa, Efraima Huuti, Louis Lalanne.
- How long is Tapu?
- Tapu has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Tapu?
- Tapu is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Tapu?
- Tapu had a budget of $25,000.
- Where was Tapu produced?
- Tapu was produced in French Polynesia.