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In New Caledonia, Marie-Claude Tjibaou is an undisputed authority: widow of independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, founder and president of the Tjibaou Cultural Center, now a member of the Committee of Elders. An extraordinary life that merges with the history of his country. But who is she really? In the footsteps of her son Emmanuel, this film takes us to discover Andi (her customary name in the Païci language) and a touching, secretive and strong Marie-Claude Tjibaou. An intimate and universal portrait at the same time. The portrait of a standing woman who, despite the hardships, has never given up.Read moreLess
In New Caledonia, Marie-Claude Tjibaou is an undisputed authority: widow of independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, founder and president of the Tjibaou Cultural Center, now a member of the Committee of Elders. An extraordinary life that merges with the history of his country. But who is she really? In the footsteps of her son Emmanuel, this film takes us to discover Andi (her customary name in the Païci language) and a touching, secretive and strong Marie-Claude Tjibaou. An intimate and universal portrait at the same time. The portrait of a standing woman who, despite the hardships, has never given up.
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In New Caledonia, Marie-Claude Tjibaou is an undisputed authority: widow of independence leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, founder and president of the Tjibaou Cultural Center, now a member of the Committee of Elders. An extraordinary life that merges with the history of his country. But who is she really? In the footsteps of her son Emmanuel, this film takes us to discover Andi (her customary name in the Païci language) and a touching, secretive and strong Marie-Claude Tjibaou. An intimate and universal portrait at the same time. The portrait of a standing woman who, despite the hardships, has never given up.
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- Director
- Dorothée Tromparent
- Director
- Emmanuel Thuay Tjibaou