
Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams
Synopsis
Across a series of increasingly surreal flashbacks, an extended Indigenous family argues about what caused their boat’s motor to breakdown and leave them stranded. As they consider the causal roles played by ancestral spirits, the regulatory state and the Christian faith, the film makes manifest the multiple demands and inescapable vortexes of contemporary Indigenous life.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elizabeth Povinelli, Karrabing Film Collective
- Original Title
- Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Release Date
- 11/02/2017
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elizabeth Povinelli, Karrabing Film Collective
Department Leadership Roster
Elizabeth Povinelli
Director
Karrabing Film Collective
Director
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What is Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams about?
Across a series of increasingly surreal flashbacks, an extended Indigenous family argues about what caused their boat’s motor to breakdown and leave them stranded. As they consider the causal roles played by ancestral spirits, the regulatory state and the Christian faith, the film makes manifest the multiple demands and inescapable vortexes of contemporary Indigenous life.
Who directed Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams?
Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams was directed by Elizabeth Povinelli, Karrabing Film Collective.
Who stars in Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams?
The principal cast of Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams includes Not specified.
When was Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams released and how long is it?
Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 29m.



























