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MATAHOATA

New Paradigm Opera

Ongoing Project
Created in collaboration with the local community
of Te Henua Enana / Te Fenua Enata (Marquesas Islands archipelago), researchers, artists, composers, anthropologists, botanists, and archaeologists.

 

Three layers of work are emerging:
The first, rooted in the field, is embodied through deep listening, sensitive transmissions, open laboratories, and gestures that nurture relationships and community.
The second extends remotely, like an invisible thread connecting voices: it is woven through online collaboration, the sharing of research on the site TheWitness.earth, and the emergence of resonances among different platform communities.
The third gives tangible form to the whole — a performative installation, where experiences come to life through materials, sounds, and presences. 

Informations

Cast & crew

Artistic Direction, Video DoP: Horace Lundd

Created with the community of Te Henua Enana / Te Fenua Enata

Translation: Tiatete Gregoire Ihopu, Edgar Tetahiotupa, Emily Donaldson

Research Phase
The Witness

The Witness
Honoring traditional Polynesian knowledge, experience, and spirit

Horace Lundd – Artist
Edgar Tetahiotupa – Anthropologist, linguist, teacher
Tahiafitiani Sarah Vaki – Member of the Marquesan Academy, ambassador of tapa craftsmanship
Tiatete Gregoire Ihopu – Poet, songwriter, artist
Tevahineviriura Debora Kimitete – Advocate for Marquesan culture and the environment
Emily Donaldson – Anthropologist, writer
Benjamin Ignace – Conservationist, biologist, photographer

Partners

Production: Horace Lundd - FR

Partners: DRAC PACA - Direction Régionale des Affaires Culturelles Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur - AIC aide individuelle à la création - FR, Mairie de Hiva Oa - PF, The Witness - CH, BadNewsFromTheStars* - CH

Thanks
Koù taù nui

Académie Marquisienne, Heretu Tetahiotupa, Bélinda from Nuku Hiva, Pascal Erhel Hatuuku, Mourani Frebault, Tahianunuu Haiti, Toti Teikiehuupoko, Félicienne Heitaa, Tepoeaotiu Heitaa, Mika Hikutini, Ismael Huukena, Jacques Iakopo Pelleau, Jonathan Teiki Chastel, Debora Kimitete, Cyril Tauhiro, Leonne Tauhiro, Heimann Tauhiro, Hélène Rootuehine, Tehina Teikipupuni, Léontine from Nuku Hiva, Tuarai Peterano, Pierrette from Ua Pou, Teiki Richmond, Tania from Hiva Oa, Jules from Tahuata, Teautaipi Teikitekahioho, Benjamin Teikitutoua, Elodie Cinquin, Sophie Guebel, Sabine Aka Koffi, Patricia Page,
Eliane Koller

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