PATUTIKI: THE GUARDIANS OF THE MARQUESAN TATTOO

This film is only available to viewers in Southern California (excluding San Diego County) from October 8, 2020 at 12pm PT to October 11, 2020 at 11:59pm PT. Click here to watch the film on Eventive.

With tattoo declared illegal by church & state in the early 1900’s, the last of the “black-skinned” Marquesan elders find clever ways to guard their dying people’s Polynesian history, leaving a cultural puzzle of art and belief to be uncovered by future generations.

CREDITS:
Director: Heretu Tetahiotupa, Christophe Cordier
Producer: Mike Alezrah, Nelly Decuyper

Watch the artist conversation featuring the filmmakers below, as we discuss their creative journey behind making the film.