Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black)
Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black) follows Yankunytjatjara man Derik Lynch’s road trip back to Country for spiritual healing, as memories from his childhood return. A journey from the oppression of white city life in Adelaide, back home to his remote Anangu Community (Aputula) to perform on sacred Inma ground. Inma is a traditional form of storytelling using the visual, verbal, and physical. It is how Anangu Tjukurpa (story connected to country / dreaming / myth / lore) have been passed down for over 60,000+ years from generation to generation.
This short film is part of the Best of Fest shorts package.
Film Info
Director: Matthew Thorne, Derik Lynch
Runtime: 25 min.
Country: 2022
Language: Yankunytjatjara
Subtitles: English Subtitles
Accessibility: Subtitles
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