- Actors: Anne Chevalier, Matahi, Hitu, Bill Bambridge, Ah Fong
- Directors: F.W. Murnau
- Writers: Robert J. Flaherty, F.W. Murnau, Edgar G. Ulmer
- Producers: Robert J. Flaherty, F.W. Murnau, David Flaherty
- Format: Import
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Tartan
- VHS Release Date: 1 May 1995
- Run Time: 84 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004COOR
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 17,549 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Although this seems a beguiling, innocent story, this critique of religion and capitalism borders on blasphemy. It is visually lavish and Murnau's play with dark and light is reminiscent of 'Nosferatu', as is the iconic imagery. The sharp, truthful ending has a powerful punch that will not bring happiness to the romantics out there but completes a strong, meaningful story. I love it. The extras are great as well. A detailed 80 page booklet, a commentary with two film experts and a 'making of' documentary gives a full account of the film. This is as good as it gets; although 'Faust' is still my favourite.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
"Tabu" was filmed entirely in Tahiti and represents a most unusual collaboration between two legendary directors: F. W. Murnau ("Sunrise") and Robert J. Flaherty ("Nanook of the North"). "Tabu" tells the story of Matahi, a young fisherman, who falls in love with the beautiful Reri. But when their love is doomed by a tribal edict, which decrees the her to be "tabu" to all men, the couple run away. However, civilization does not prove to be any better for the star-crossed lovers. A beautiful film, just for its depiction of life on the South Sea Islands, "Tabu" is exactly the type of film you would think Murnau and Flaherty would make together. This was Murnau's last film. After making three movies in Hollywood he was disillusioned with the studio system and was looking to make a partnership with Flaherty. This 1931 silent film, made three years into the sound era (a decision which perhaps owes as much to the difficulty of getting sound equipment to the South Pacific as it does to artistic inclination), won a well-deserved Oscar for Cinematography and was added to the National Film Registry in 1994.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a visually stunning film and very different from some of Murnau's earlier expressionist movies. Filmed in Tahiti it tells the story of Matahi, a young fisherman, who falls in love with Reri. She has been declared Tabu though and is forbidden to have lovers but the young couple are not prepared to give up so easily...
The story is simple and told without intertitles much like Murnau's 'the Last Laugh'. Only certain facts are conveyed through signs, documents etc where necessary.
The scenery and photography are stunning and although the film starts with a documentary feel the story soon takes over. It offers a fascinating glimpse into island life and is a pleasure to watch.
I would recommend 'Tabu' more to those who are already fans of 'silents' or Murnau, who want to see more of his work. Those new to the genre might find his more well known films a better starting place.
The extras include a 96 page book, commentary and documentary.
The story is simple and told without intertitles much like Murnau's 'the Last Laugh'. Only certain facts are conveyed through signs, documents etc where necessary.
The scenery and photography are stunning and although the film starts with a documentary feel the story soon takes over. It offers a fascinating glimpse into island life and is a pleasure to watch.
I would recommend 'Tabu' more to those who are already fans of 'silents' or Murnau, who want to see more of his work. Those new to the genre might find his more well known films a better starting place.
The extras include a 96 page book, commentary and documentary.
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