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Tanna

Tanna

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A 2015 film about life and customs on Tanna island
  • proper noun
: Tanna
  • O'Reilly (1949:205) notes, "these coconuts were, in reality, a kind of message: If our bodies are on Mallicolo, our spirits are on Tanna."

Examples

  • "But if this is the reason, which we will consider momentarily, then the Tanna should treat of (tractate) Sotah first and afterwards that of Nazir, for that is the scriptural order, and it was on that order that Rabbi Yehuda was commenting.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Consequently, our Tanna holds that it is forbidden to give a warning.

    Academic text (2001)

  • In fact, the Gemara goes further and asserts that the Tanna of our Mishnah holds that it is forbidden to give a warning.

    Academic text (2001)

  • Gemara: Now that the Tanna (n1) has finished (Tractate) Nazir, what is his reason for continuing with (Tractate) Sotah?

    Academic text (2001)

  • The film Tanna beautifully portrays the rich culture and traditions of its island setting.

  • In Tanna, the story unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and local customs.

  • Critics praised Tanna for its authentic representation of indigenous life on the island.

Surface Forms

Tanna main

Etymology

Tanna the film is named after the island Tanna in Vanuatu, so the title ties the movie directly to the island's people and their stories.