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2012 · Movie · 1h 11m
Yakel: 100 Year Old Chief
Set in the small, tribal village of Yakel on the Vanuatu island of Tanna, this is the remarkable story of 108-year-old Chief Kowia as he nears the end of his long, eventful life.
My takeA meditative portrait of a 108-year-old chief in a remote Vanuatu village, capturing the weight of a century lived. This is intimate, unhurried storytelling that honors a life fully lived — perfect for when you want to sit with something profound and real.
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Cast
Kowia Johnson
Director
Rachael Wilson
If tonight is a Yakel: 100 Year Old Chief night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.