The Balanda and the Bark Canoes
Synopsis
A documentary about making the feature film "Ten Canoes". It is May, 2005 in Central Arnhem Land: 'We are making a movie. The story is their story, those that live on this land, in their language, and set a long time before the coming of the Balanda, as we white people are known. For the people of the Arafura Swamp, this film is an opportunity, maybe a last chance to hold on to the old ways. For all of us, the challenges are unexpected, the task beyond anything imagined. For me, it is the most difficult film I have made, in the most foreign land I've been to...and it is Australia.' - Rolf de Heer
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- Director
- Rolf de Heer, Molly Reynolds, Tania Nehme
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf de Heer
- Original Title
- The Balanda and the Bark Canoes
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
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Rolf de Heer, Molly Reynolds, Tania Nehme
Rolf de Heer
Rolf de Heer
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Rolf de Heer
Director
Molly Reynolds
Director
Tania Nehme
Director
Rolf de Heer
Producer
Rolf de Heer
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What is The Balanda and the Bark Canoes about?
A documentary about making the feature film "Ten Canoes". It is May, 2005 in Central Arnhem Land: 'We are making a movie. The story is their story, those that live on this land, in their language, and set a long time before the coming of the Balanda, as we white people are known. For the people of the Arafura Swamp, this film is an opportunity, maybe a last chance to hold on to the old ways. For all of us, the challenges are unexpected, the task beyond anything imagined. For me, it is the most difficult film I have made, in the most foreign land I've been to...and it is Australia.' - Rolf de Heer
Who directed The Balanda and the Bark Canoes?
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer, Molly Reynolds, Tania Nehme.
Who stars in The Balanda and the Bark Canoes?
The principal cast of The Balanda and the Bark Canoes includes Rolf de Heer.
When was The Balanda and the Bark Canoes released and how long is it?
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 55m.