Iran’s “the Salesman” has won the best foreign language film at the 89th Academy Award in Los Angeles this afternoon.
The movie beat the other nominations which included 'Tanna' which was filmed in Vanuatu.
Although the movie did not win, its nomination in the Oscars has created wide publicity for Vanuatu and the Pacific.
Vanuatu Tourism has capitalised on the publicity to promote the country as an ideal tourist destination.
Meanwhile the cast of the film 'Tanna' took the island vibes to the Oscars.
Dressed in traditional garb, including grass skirts and beads — they danced their way through the star-studded red carpet in Los Angeles.
'Tanna' tells the tale of a couple who defy their parents’ wishes by choosing to marry for love. The film has been compared to a South Pacific version of Romeo and Juliet.
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