Japarta
“A Japanese student is tasked by Gurindji Elders in the Northern Territory to take their story to the world.”
Synopsis
The story of a Japanese scholar, Minoru Hokari, who, before his death in 2004 at the age of 32, achieved work which today commands an ever-widening audience. It is a story of cross-cultural understanding, how Gurindji Elders in the Northern Territory tasked Minoru to relay stories from their culture to a wider world.
Top Cast
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Darwin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann McGrath, Andrew Pike
- Original Title
- Japarta
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Australian National University, Documentary Australia Foundation, Screen Canberra, Screen Australia, Ronin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann McGrath, Andrew Pike
Andrew Pike
Department Leadership Roster
Ann McGrath
Director
Andrew Pike
Producer
Andrew Pike
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Japarta.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Japarta
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Japarta about?
The story of a Japanese scholar, Minoru Hokari, who, before his death in 2004 at the age of 32, achieved work which today commands an ever-widening audience. It is a story of cross-cultural understanding, how Gurindji Elders in the Northern Territory tasked Minoru to relay stories from their culture to a wider world.
Who directed Japarta?
Japarta was directed by Ann McGrath, Andrew Pike.
Who stars in Japarta?
The principal cast of Japarta includes Minoru Hokari.
When was Japarta released and how long is it?
Japarta was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.