@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
Easter Island Origins
How were the giant stone heads of Rapa Nui – also known as Easter Island – carved and raised, and why? Since Europeans arrived on this remote Pacific island over 300 years ago, controversy has swirled around the iconic ancient statues and the history of the people who created them. Now, a new generation of researchers is overturning old theories, revealing the rich history, innovation, and resilience of the Rapanui people, and uncovering intriguing new evidence about where they – and their practice of monumental stone building – came from.
Quick Stats
7.2
TMDB Rating
5
Votes
54m
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Key Crew
DirectorMike Ibeji
WriterMike Ibeji
Produced by
Blink FilmsNOVA
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Jason Scott Lee
Self - Narrator
A
Alvaro Atan
Self
N
Nicolas Cauwe
Self
T
Tahira Edmunds
Self
L
Lya Edmunds Hernandez
Self
H
Hetereki Huke
Self
F
Francisca Pont Ika
Self
A
Annette Kuhlem
Self
C
Carl Lipo
Self
N
Noerangi Teave
Self
S
Sonia Haoa Cardinali
Self
C
Carlos Edmunds
Self
S
Silvia Ferrara
Self
L
Luis Huki Hinojosa
Self
T
Terry Hunt
Self
