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Rapa Nui (1994)
Release Year: 1994
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Kevin Reynolds
Writer: Kevin Reynolds, Tim Rose Price
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Majestic Films International, Newcomm, RCS, Tig Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Genre: Action, Action Film, Adventure, Drama
Awards & Similar
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Keywords
Keywords: easter island, in love with enemy, indigenous, island
Story
In 'Rapa Nui', inter-tribal rivalry between the Long Ears and Short Ears leads to a competition to erect a giant statue (moai) in record time on Easter Island. A warrior from the ruling class, Make, falls in love with a girl from the lower class while trying to win the race for his tribe's honor. The prize for winning is to rule the island for a year. Meanwhile, there's a separate race to retrieve the egg of a Sooty Tern, which could grant power over the island if won.
Summary
Directed by Kevin Reynolds in 1994, 'Rapa Nui' is an adventure drama loosely based on Easter Island legends. The film explores themes of inter-tribal rivalry, love across social divides, and environmental strain due to demands for larger Moai statues. It's a tale of passion and conflict set against the backdrop of ancient island culture.
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