"The strongest voice comes from the heart."21 February 2011Drama110 mins
The Orator (O Le Tulafale) is a contemporary drama about courage, forgiveness and love. Small in stature and humble, Saili lives a simple life with his beloved wife and daughter in an isolated, traditional village in the islands of Samoa. Forced to protect his land and family, Saili must face his fears and seek the right to speak up for those he loves.
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THE ORATOR [2011] Official Trailer
The trailer for the new Samoan film 'The Orator' released by Transmission Films in Australia and Madman in NZ. Written and directed by Tusi Tamasese The ...
The Orator Trailer
The 13th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival 2012 (November 1-9) THE ORATOR The first-ever feature film in the Samoan language speaks loudly. From out ...
O Le Tulafale "The Orator" (Rugby Training) *FUNNY SCENE*
Funny scene from the movie "The Orator (2011)". ***No copyright infringement intended. All content belongs Blueskin Films Ltd.
The Orator (New Zealand 2011)
Sunday 28 October Australian Television Premiere The Orator is the first film entirely shot in Samoa in the Samoan language with a Samoan cast and ...
Film Review: The Orator & The Round-Up 6-10-11 Radio Wam
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