Monica in the South Seas
Nov 03, 2023 · 1h 12m
Director
Mika Taanila, Sami van IngenOverview
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 of Monica in the South Seas
Crew of Monica in the South Seas
About Monica in the South Seas
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…
When was Monica in the South Seas released?
Monica in the South Seas was released on November 3, 2023.
How long is Monica in the South Seas?
Monica in the South Seas runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).
Who directed Monica in the South Seas?
Monica in the South Seas was directed by Mika Taanila and Sami van Ingen.
Who is in the cast of Monica in the South Seas?
The cast of Monica in the South Seas includes Monica Flaherty (Self), Robert Flaherty (Self (archival footage)), Frances H. Flaherty (Self (archival footage)), Le'iataualesa Vaiao Ala'ilima (Self) and Sarah Hudson (Self).