37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL Oct 30-Nov 3, 2024

37th Annual VIRGINIA FILM FESTIVAL October 30-November 3, 2024

Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black)

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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.

Time

12:00 AM

Location

Film Info

Director: Matthew Thorne, Derik Lynch

Runtime: 25 min.

Country: 2022

Language: Yankunytjatjara

Accessibility: Subtitles