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Tabu (1931)

1931-08-01 · 1h 26m · EN
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The youngsters Matahi and Reri are in love with each other. The old warrior Hitu announces that Reri is to be the new chosen virgin for the gods. This means she must stay untouched, otherwise she and her lover will be killed. But Matahi abducts and escapes with her to an island ruled by the white man, where their gods would be harmless and powerless.

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F. W. MurnauDirector

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MatahiMatahiThe BoyAnne ChevalierAnne ChevalierThe Girl (as Reri)Bill BambridgeBill BambridgeThe Policeman (as Jean)HituHituThe Old WarriorJulesJulesThe Captain (uncredited)

Keywords

SacrificeEscapeRomanceSharkExotic islandLove of one's lifeNatureCivilizationBlack and whiteTahitiPolynesiaSouth seasBora bora

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Adventure · RomanceTheme affinitySacrifice · Escape · RomanceMood preferenceRomance · RomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityRomance · Romance

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What is Tabu about?

The youngsters Matahi and Reri are in love with each other. The old warrior Hitu announces that Reri is to be the new chosen virgin for the gods. This means she must stay untouched, otherwise she and her lover will be killed. But Matahi abducts and escapes with her to an island ruled by the white man, where their gods would be harmless and powerless.

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Tabu has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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