Tanna (2015, 104 mins) is the first film shot entirely in Vanuatu. Breathtaking in scope and naturalism, the film was developed and performed by the people of Yakel, based on a true story. This 'Romeo and Juliet' tale of forbidden love and adventure captures youthful romance and the formidable pressures of tribal life. The film won the audience award for best feature film at the 72nd annual Venice film festival.

ALTAR (Anthropological Laboratory for Tropical Audiovisual Research) is a group at The Cairns Institute, James Cook University, Cairns (espaces.edu.au/altar). We screen classic and contemporary ethnographic films monthly on the big screen at The Cairns Institute lecture theatre. Open and FREE to the public.

For details on upcoming screenings, visit or join our facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/AltarFilms/

When: Wednesday 14 September 2016
Location: The Cairns Institute Lecture Theatre D3.054
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm