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11/02/201729mAustralia

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

World Premiere

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

Director

Elizabeth Povinelli, Karrabing Film Collective

Department Leadership Roster

Elizabeth Povinelli

Elizabeth Povinelli

Director

Karrabing Film Collective

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams.

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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.