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How new Pacific TV series Teine Sā is reimagining ancient legends for a modern audience
13 May, 2021 04:00 AM
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Teine Sā - The Ancient Ones trailer.
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A new TV series has rewritten ancient Pacific legends through a modern lens.
New horror series Teine Sā tells the stories of five different female deities and their impact on young Pacific women facing the issues of the modern world - and it s the first time in years that Pacific legends have been brought to life on our screens.
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Directed by the internationally acclaimed Toa Fraser and Sima Urale, it s also the first TV series to feature a Melanesian story written, directed and crewed by Melanesian women.
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Frankie Adams starring in Teine Sā
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The series,
Teine Sā - The Ancient Ones, has taken a modern-day twist on ancient myths and legends, and the episodes are delivered by a raft of new Moana writers and directors, under the eye of internationally acclaimed directors Toa Fraser and Sima Urale.
Each episode focuses on a different traditional Pacific tale that has been passed down through the generations.
The first episode, self-titled
Teine Sā, was directed by first-time TV series director Mario Faumui who said although it was an emotional journey for him, he was pleased with the product and the experience.