'' The Orator '' ( ) is a 2011 Samoan and New Zealand film written and directed by Tusi Tamasese . It is the first ever Samoan feature film , " entirely shot in Samoa , in the Samoan language , with a Samoan cast and story " . The film was selected as the New Zealand entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 84th Academy Awards , but it did not make the final shortlist . It is the first time New Zealand has submitted a film in this category
84th Academy Awards
84th Academy Awards
The Orator (film)