Tanna is based on a true marriage dispute among the tribal people of Vanuatu. It closely resembles Romeo and Juliet in content. What makes it special is that its actors are the modern day tribal people of Vanuatu who agreed to act out the story. These people have chosen to uphold the old ways and continue their tribal lifestyle even with some modern day homes and electricity on their island! It's pretty astounding.
The film is beautiful! The mists of the forest, the blue of the waters and the backdrop of an active volcano are all breathtaking. The tribal life depicted is genuine, so the acting is natural and feels special and real.
It really feels like a gem, like you are being afforded the opportunity to witness something that few people would otherwise see. I am struck by the brilliance of this project. If a documentary had been made about the life these tribes live, that would have been interesting and informative, I'm sure. But the choice to have them enact a story from their own history and in so doing, let us in to their lives and customs is a really magnificent and beautiful way to connect us to a very unique culture in a small corner of the world.
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