Tongan Ark

Tongan Ark 2012

A film for the senses as much as the mind, this lyrical documentary records the last years of Professor Futa Helu and his miraculous ‘Atenisi Institute, an unconventional and independent Oceanic school. Ancient Greek philosophy, opera and Tongan culture combine in this portrait of a teacher, navigating his people through crisis in a small but hearty island kingdom.

  • Released: 2012-08-04
  • Runtime: 68 minutes
  • Genre: Documentary, History
  • Stars: Sisi'uno Helu, 'Opeti Taliai, M.G. Horowitz, 'Atolomake Helu, Futa Helu, Kik Velt
  • Director: Paul Janman