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Tabataba

Tabataba

(1989)

Overview

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.

Featured Crew

  1. Director : Raymond Rajaonarivelo
  2. Writer : Jérôme Tonnerre,Raymond Rajaonarivelo,Robert Archer
  3. Cast : Philippe Nahoun,François Botozandry,Lucien Dadakisy,Soatodi,Soavelo,Rasoa,Jacky Guégan,Tsimba Tsilavo,Philibert Wang,Juliette,Julienne,Benja,Gilbert,Rakotoson,Lemmy Jean Ralaivao

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Original TitleTabataba

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1989-02-22

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 25m

Production CompaniesLa Sept Cinéma,La Secae,CNC,Les Films du Volcan,Minazara Productions

Genres

  • Drama

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