Synopsis
Narrated by actor Alan Caillou, also known as Alan Samuel Lyle-Smythe M.B.E., "O Tahiti Tele" was created by the Tahiti Tourist Development Board in 1972. The film describes the allure of Tahiti as a perfect paradise, highlighting its remoteness and the breakthroughs in travel that made it accessible. It mentions the contributions of pioneer travel agents and the ease of traveling to Tahiti through various airlines. The narrative introduces Papeete, the capital, and showcases modern accommodations like luxurious hotels and intimate retreats. It emphasizes the beauty of Tahiti's natural attractions, including glass-bottom boat rides, sport fishing, unspoiled countryside, coconut plantations, and pure water sources. The film also highlights the cultural richness, such as the Botanical Gardens, Gauguin Museum, and traditional ceremonies like firewalking. It covers the vibrant nightlife in Papeete and the attractions of nearby islands like Moorea and Bora Bora. The narrative concludes with the celebration of Bastille Day in Tahiti, reflecting on the island's unspoiled beauty and the desire for visitors to return to this earthly paradise. 00:00 - Discussion on the pursuit of perfection and the belief that some have found it in Tahiti. Description by French navigator Bougainville about Tahiti. 1:38 - Finding paradise in Tahiti has been difficult due to its remoteness. Breakthrough in travel to Tahiti through pioneer travel agents. 2:37 - Multiple airlines now make traveling to…
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Details
- Running time
- 20 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Tahiti
- French Polynesia
- Mutiny On The Bounty
- Papa'ete
- James A. Michener
- Glass Bottom Boat
- Fa'a'a International Airport