PACIFIC : WHEN THE MOAI DREAM - Inside the mysteries of Polynesia | ADVENTURE DOC
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In the remote Marquesas Islands of French Polynesia, Francis Le Guen and his team travel from island to island to uncover the secrets of a culture shaped by myths, rituals and ancient taboos.
On Hiva Oa, a submerged site reveals mysterious engravings that shed new light on the first Marquesans.
On Nuku Hiva, a dive among melon headed dolphins leads to a discovery of tiki statues and the deep meaning of tapu, the origin of the word “taboo”.
On Ua Huka, two bird covered motu banned to humans echo the legends of Easter Island and its birdman rituals.
On Ua Pou, archaeologist Pierre Ottino uncovers clues that link the Marquesas to migration routes toward the Tonga Trench.
A rare journey blending underwater exploration, archaeology, mythology and living Polynesian heritage.
Directed by Patrick Luzeux
Presented by Francis Le Guen
Produced by Gedeon Programmes, France 5, PRODOM
Series Carnets d’Expédition, 5x52’ -2007
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Video Summary
AI GeneratedFrancis Le Guin and his crew explore the Marquesas Islands and Tonga to uncover the origins of the first Polynesians. By combining archaeological evidence, underwater exploration, and local legends, the journey traces the migration of ancient navigators from Southeast Asia across the Pacific, highlighting their extraordinary maritime skills and the spiritual beliefs that bound the Polynesian Triangle.