This music-rich documentary tells the story of charismatic Samoan tenor Pene Pati, whose against-the-odds journey from the South Pacific to the world’s greatest opera stages has seen him hailed by some as the next Pavarotti. Alongside his brother Amitai, now also a rising tenor, Pene is redefining what it means to succeed in this art form. Blending humour, heart and soaring performances, the film reveals the resilience born of adversity and the rewards that come from chasing an unlikely dream.
Producer
Minerva Productions
Co-production
Catherine Madigan
Country
New Zealand
Directed by
Rebecca Tansley
Camera
Simon Raby NZCS
Duration
103 minutes
Year of production
2025