Overview

Finnish filmmaker and artist Sami van Ingen is a great-grandson of documentary pioneer Robert Flaherty, and seemingly the sole member of the family with a hands-on interest in continuing the directing legacy. Among the materials he found in the estate of Robert and Frances Flaherty’s daughter Monica were the film reels and video tapes detailing several years of work on realising her lifelong dream project: a sound version of her parents’ 1926 docu-fiction axiom, Moana: A Romance of the Golden Age.

Cast

Monica Flaherty, Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty, Le'iataualesa Vaiao Ala'ilima, Sarah Hudson, Richard Leacock, Fa'amgase, Pe'a

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What is "Monica in the South Seas" about?

Finnish filmmaker and artist Sami van Ingen is a great-grandson of documentary pioneer Robert Flaherty, and seemingly the sole member of the family with a hands-on interest in continuing the directing legacy. Among the materials he found in the estate of Robert and Frances Flaherty’s daughter Monica were the film reels and video tapes detailing several years of work on realising her lifelong dream project: a sound version of her parents’ 1926 docu-fiction axiom, Moana: A Romance of the Golden Age.

When was "Monica in the South Seas" released?

Monica in the South Seas was released in 2023.

Who stars in "Monica in the South Seas"?

The cast includes Monica Flaherty, Robert Flaherty, Frances H. Flaherty, Le'iataualesa Vaiao Ala'ilima.