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Tefana Tufaimea, strongman of Polynesia

Tefana Tufaimea, strongman of Polynesia

Original Title: Tefana Tufaimea Aito de Polynésie

201833m
Documentary

Status

Released

Release

2018

Runtime

33m

Storyline

"Portrait of a discreet man who deserves to be known."

Tefana Tufaimea is a figure from the commune of Faa'a, on the island of Tahiti. He is the champion of traditional Maohi sports in the aito category (stone lifting, fruit carrier race and canoe). He is also a dancer and Mister Mini Heiva. Portrait of a discreet man who deserves to be known.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
33m
Nov 19, 2018
Director
Jonathan Bougard
Jonathan Bougard
Production
In Vivo Prod
In Vivo Prod
Production Countries
French Polynesia

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