Dipped in Black
Marungka Tjalatjunu
Synopsis
A multi disciplinary film and photographic art project created by Yankunytjatjara artist Derik Lynch and Australian artist Matthew Thorne that explores (in dream and memory) Derik's childhood growing up in the heart of central Australia. The story follows his road trip from the oppression of white city life in Adelaide back to country - Aputula - to perform Drag on sacred Inma ground, while memories from his youth return. Inma is a 60,000+ year old form of storytelling using the visual, verbal and physical. As a place of storytelling it is also the place where the history and stories of the past are written and shared in the present.
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"Dipped in Black" (Marungka tjalatjunu) | Trailer | Berlinale 2023
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-15
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Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derik Lynch, Matthew Thorne
- Screenplay & Story
- Matthew Thorne, Derik Lynch
- Original Score
- Jed Silver
- Original Title
- Marungka Tjalatjunu
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- South Australian Film Corporation, Switch Productions, Other Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derik Lynch, Matthew Thorne
Matthew Thorne, Derik Lynch
Jed Silver
Nicola Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew Thorne
Writer
Derik Lynch
Writer
Nicola Powell
Editor
Derik Lynch
Director
Matthew Thorne
Director
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What is Dipped in Black about?
A multi disciplinary film and photographic art project created by Yankunytjatjara artist Derik Lynch and Australian artist Matthew Thorne that explores (in dream and memory) Derik's childhood growing up in the heart of central Australia. The story follows his road trip from the oppression of white city life in Adelaide back to country - Aputula - to perform Drag on sacred Inma ground, while memories from his youth return. Inma is a 60,000+ year old form of storytelling using the visual, verbal and physical. As a place of storytelling it is also the place where the history and stories of the past are written and shared in the present.
Who directed Dipped in Black?
Dipped in Black was directed by Derik Lynch, Matthew Thorne.
Who stars in Dipped in Black?
The principal cast of Dipped in Black includes Derik Lynch, Dale Baker, Christopher Stewart, Dominic Roberts.
When was Dipped in Black released and how long is it?
Dipped in Black was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Dipped in Black?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dipped in Black was composed by Jed Silver.