Change In Tuvalu

From the Film Australia Collection. Made by Film Australia 1983. Directed by Stanley Dalby. The first visit of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to the new Pacific nation of Tuvalu (formerly the Ellice Islands) brings Taliu Eli, a 21-year-old primary school teacher from her island of Nui to the main island of Funafuti to take part in the celebrations of the Royal visit. Tuvalu is a nation of nine islands amounting to 27 square kilometres of land and 9,000 people. Taliu Eli is aboard the inter-island supply ship, Nivanga, as it steams from island to island, transporting cargo and passengers. In each port of call there is time to talk with the islanders and discover their social, political and economic concerns. At Funafuti, the Queen’s visit is the highlight, but Taliu takes the opportunity to interview the Prime Minister and other leaders of Tuvalu. The interviews are in English or in Tuvaluan with Taliu’s voice-over in English. This is the first English language film made in Tuvalu and was funded by the Australian Development Assistance Bureau as part of Australia’s aid to this central Pacific nation.

[@drcmac]

🔹️ So relaxing to watch these old documentaries from the 20th Century 👀👍❗

[@aisaketakau7824]

I can somehow follow their conversations in Tuvaluan , and the sermon as well , I am Tongan .,ofa atu to all Tuvaluans

[@hollowman1]

Wonderful time capsule of Tuvalu culture and history. Thank you so much for sharing the amazing documentary.

[@kalisisogivalu4539]

Beautiful documentary. The woman is the late Taliu Penitusi, a school teacher married to Rev. Penitusi Talia. She is a very good fatele dancer too.

[@larazeesk7080]

Grew up in the pacific and spent a lot of my life all through it - there’s nothing like it - that pure white wash on top of the waves with that cold pacific water

[@77Llupe]

Beautiful lady the late Taliu 🥰🥰

[@MiriamTiorom-jz8nd]

So beautiful island I love it Thank you

[@ralpharchbold2454]

Love Tuvalu always have

[@noelkila]

Excellent documentary well done.❤

[@lefefesole8948]

God bless to all of you Tuvalu, Malo lava 🙏🏽

[@Coolbindus]

so nice

[@hari7578]

most of the things in the video are still performed in my own place in India :)

[@jolantamariarytterbeauties4603]

OMG 🥰

[@2tillikofe]

Uncle Toteai lol so young

[@faihoulotoahinga]

nice

[@christinakilipati8891]

What year is this from?

[@NFSAFilms]

1983