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Mota Lava - Nevenan Gen

Mota Lava... a secluded gem in the waters of Vanuatu. Through a modest glimpse into the rich ancestral customs and resilience of this community in the face of indomitable natural forces, delve into the island's haunting depths and explore the passionate efforts to protect its cultural heritage, threatened by standardization rampant in the modern world. Born from a strong bond with the filmmaker, “Mota Lava” marks the start of a series of documentaries, the fruit of the desire of this community to transmit the richness of its cultural heritage...

  • Coline Stagnitto
    Director
  • Coline Stagnitto
    Writer
  • Coline Stagnitto
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    43 hours
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    40,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    New Caledonia
  • Country of Filming:
    Vanuatu
  • Language:
    French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Coline Stagnitto

Coline Stagnitto, an independent filmmaker, explores identity recognition and the preservation of indigenous knowledge through her documentaries. With a background in nursing, she developed a passion for photography and videography, using them since 2020 to convey the richness of the cultures she encounters. Her work is profoundly human and respectful, guided by a commitment to the communities she documents.

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