John Mairai

John Mairai

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Place of Birth: Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia

Biography: John Tapu Mairai (28 November 1945 – 22 December 2023) was a French Polynesian poet, actor, orator, playwright, teacher, journalist, and broadcaster. He was a pioneer of Reo Tahiti theater and a member of the Tahitian Academy.

Movies

Le rescapé de Tikeroa
Le rescapé de Tikeroa

In 1939 a French policeman (Jacques Martin) is forgotten on a Polynesian island, during an administr...

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Heiva, the wrath of the gods
Heiva, the wrath of the gods

A Heiva in Tahiti with the poet John Mairai as troop leader....

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Semetua
Semetua

Semetua was Sem Manutahi, master of ceremonies and central figure of the "Tipaerui Valley" associati...

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Calicia best dancer
Calicia best dancer

Tahiti, an island where people dance every night. We rehearse for the Heiva festivities, a dance com...

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Tefana Tufaimea, strongman of Polynesia
Tefana Tufaimea, strongman of Polynesia

Tefana Tufaimea is a figure from the commune of Faa'a, on the island of Tahiti. He is the champion o...

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Marae
Marae

This historical drama by Henri Hiro brings to life the majestic enthronement of a young king on the ...

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