This series of films look at the politics of general elections in Fiji.

This session of the 2024 Pasifika Film Fest presents three short films directed and produced by Fijian director, Tumeli Tuqota.
The summaries of each short film are below.

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Hangover at the Takeover
The 2022 General Elections in Fiji
Indigenous Women in Fiji Politics

Short Film Program

Hangover at the Takeover

After a night of fun, the last thing Ariela Zibiah wanted at work was drama. But she got more than she bargained for when she became an unwilling witness to a historic event that rocked Fiji’s political landscape – the civilian coup of 2000. Sit with filmmakers Tumeli Tuqota and Laisiasa Dave Lavaki as Ariela recounts her amazing story over a basin of Fiji kava.

This film was originally formatted to be played on 3 screens and has been reformatted into one.

Country
Fiji

Language
English & iTaukei with English subtitles

The 2022 General Elections in Fiji

Elections have their own special rhythms and activities – from canvassing and rallies, to voting, counting, and the announcement of results. They are also rich aural landscapes, replete with a cacophony of noise in some moments, and quiet movement and expectation in others. We invite you to Immerse yourself in the rhythm of sounds of a Fiji election.

This film was originally formatted to be played on 3 screens and has been reformatted into one.

Country
Fiji

Language
English & iTaukei with English subtitles

Indigenous Women in Fiji Politics

Achieving gender equality in political participation and leadership is a key United Nations Sustainable Development Goal. But barriers and challenges remain. Here, Indigenous Fijian women reflect on their journeys towards leadership and on empowering future generations.

This film was originally formatted to be played on 3 screens and has been reformatted into one.


Country
Fiji

Language
English & iTaukei with English subtitles

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In English

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Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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