Marae
1983, Tahitian. Directed by Henri Hiro.
This historical drama by Henri Hiro brings to life the majestic enthronement of a young king on the sacred marae Arahurahu in Paea, Tahiti. Set entirely in one place and one moment in time, the film immerses the viewer in the intricate rituals of an ancient Polynesian ceremony, portrayed with all its traditional splendor. Over 200 performers—including actors, dancers, musicians, and extras—contribute to this powerful reimagining of the past. The film features choreography by the acclaimed Coco Hotahota and music performed by the group Tereia de Penina.
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tahitian
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- 1 January 1983
- Country
- French Polynesia
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Marae runs 62 minutes (1h 2m).
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Marae isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1983. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
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Who directed Marae?
Marae (1983) was directed by Henri Hiro and stars David Teai, Raymond Graffe, Tutea Itae.