Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa (2001)
Samoana recounts events and personages of Samoa's history in its 3000 years of settlement. Having left southeast Asia several centuries before, these seafaring people and exponents of the lapita culture made the Samoa island group their home. They developed a culture which retained elements of their original, and embraced new aspects as they adapted to a different environment.
Director: John Tristram, I. James Wilson
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: January 1, 2001
Country: Australia, Samoa
Language: English, Samoan
Original Language: sm
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa about?
- Samoana recounts events and personages of Samoa's history in its 3000 years of settlement. Having left southeast Asia several centuries before, these seafaring people and exponents of the lapita culture made the Samoa island group their home. They developed a culture which retained elements of their original, and embraced new aspects as they adapted to a different environment.
- Who directed Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa?
- Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa was directed by John Tristram, I. James Wilson.
- How long is Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa?
- Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa?
- Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa is a Documentary film.
- Where was Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa produced?
- Samoana: The Islands They Named Samoa was produced in Australia, Samoa.