Before the Moon Falls (2025)
When the journey toward healing leads to the unfathomable
In May 2024, news of a murder in the Polynesian nation of Samoa rocked the Pacific. The perpetrator, Sia Figiel, was a trailblazing novelist and poet who won international acclaim for being the first to write about the difficult realities Samoan girls and women face. The victim was her friend, who was also a poet.
Director: Kimberlee Bassford
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: June 28, 2025
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Before the Moon Falls about?
- In May 2024, news of a murder in the Polynesian nation of Samoa rocked the Pacific. The perpetrator, Sia Figiel, was a trailblazing novelist and poet who won international acclaim for being the first to write about the difficult realities Samoan girls and women face. The victim was her friend, who was also a poet.
- Who directed Before the Moon Falls?
- Before the Moon Falls was directed by Kimberlee Bassford.
- How long is Before the Moon Falls?
- Before the Moon Falls has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Before the Moon Falls?
- Before the Moon Falls is a Documentary film.
- Where was Before the Moon Falls produced?
- Before the Moon Falls was produced in United States of America.