An isolated Island in the South Pacific is being slowly consumed by the ever-rising tide. There Once Was An Island: Te Henua e Nnoho gets right amongst the sun-drenched palms and ocean spray of Takuu (aka the Mortlock Islands) to discover what is to become of a land and people in crisis. The filmmakers document the intimate journey of a people struggling to maintain their place in our world-both culturally and geographically-as their home slowly disappears beneath the breaking waves. This illustrates a broader narrative about the global impacts of accelerated climate change; a story in which, ultimately, we all play a part.
Director:
Briar March
Year:
2010
Country:
NZ
Classification:
M