The Orator review

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Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:00a.m.

The Orator was released on October 6, 2011

The Orator was released on October 6, 2011

By Kate Rodger

The Orator is New Zealand's first ever submission for Oscar's consideration in the best foreign language category and a first time feature outing for its Samoan-born Kiwi director Tusi Tamasese.

At the centre of his story is Saili. Small in height, he leads a simple village life with his wife and her daughter. Events then unfold which force him to find his inner hero, as he searches for the strength to protest the ones he loves.

While this story doesn’t have enough explosions and car chases for the multiplex audiences, it pays to remember that often its the quiet and the gentle which can pack the most powerful emotional punch.

The Orator is an excellent example of that. 

Prepare for the pace of this film and allow all your senses to embrace it.

Four stars.

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    The Orator
:: Director: Tusi Tamasese
:: Starring: Faafiaula Sagote, Tausili Pushparaj, Salamasina Silivelia Mataia
:: Running Time: 110 mins
:: Rating: M - contains violence & offensive language
:: Release Date: 6 October 2011
:: Trailer: Click here

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Comments

09 Dec 2011 09:31a.m.

JoJo wrote:

I absolutely loved this movie and will be watching it again today after work. Well done samoa!

29 Nov 2011 12:07p.m.

punipuao.siorame wrote:

i think it is great opportunity to show some of our skills and knowledge for the people of the world that we can do anything both inside and outside. i swear this is my favourite movie with all my movies that i am watching with all the time.!!!!!