A 23-minute film features Derik Lynch performing Drag on sacred Inma ground in Aputula, reflecting on his childhood in central Australia.
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A 23-minute film features Derik Lynch performing Drag on sacred Inma ground in Aputula, reflecting on his childhood in central Australia.
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Synopsis
Derik Lynch returns to Aputula, his hometown in the Northern Territory, to perform an inma. The film, co-directed by Lynch and Matthew Thorne, is presented entirely in Yankunytjatjara. It captures Lynch's experiences and memories as he performs Drag on sacred ground. Premiering at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival, it has received numerous accolades, including the Silver Bear for Best Short Film at the Berlinale.
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- See Derik Lynch perform traditional inma in Aputula.
- Meet the first film to win both Silver Bear and Teddy Award.
- Find out about LGBTQ themes in Aboriginal storytelling.
Did You Know
- The film won the Silver Bear and Teddy Award at the Berlinale in 2023.
- It was the first film to win both the Silver Bear and Teddy Award.
- Marungka Tjalatjunu won the Documentary Australia Award at the 2023 Sydney Film Festival.
- The film was officially selected for over 40 international film festivals.
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What language is Marungka Tjalatjunu voiced in?
Marungka Tjalatjunu is voiced entirely in Yankunytjatjara, an Aboriginal Australian language.
What awards did Marungka Tjalatjunu win at the Berlinale?
Marungka Tjalatjunu won the Silver Bear for Best Short Film and the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-themed short film at the Berlinale.
When did Marungka Tjalatjunu have its world premiere?
Marungka Tjalatjunu had its world premiere at the 2022 Adelaide Film Festival on 19 October 2022.
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