Tabataba (1989)

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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.

Director: Raymond Rajaonarivelo
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 85 min
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Production: La Sept Cinéma, La Secae, CNC, Les Films du Volcan, Minazara Productions
Country: France, Madagascar
Language: Français, Malagasy
Original Language: mg

Keywords

rebellion, madagascar, colonialism

More Films by Director: Raymond Rajaonarivelo
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
Tabataba stars Philippe Nahoun, François Botozandry, Lucien Dadakisy, Soatodi, Soavelo, Rasoa.
How long is Tabataba?
Tabataba has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
What genre is Tabataba?
Tabataba is a Drama film.
Where was Tabataba produced?
Tabataba was produced in France, Madagascar.