Etched in Bone
“"This is an exceptional piece of filmmaking, governed by qualities of restraint and attunement that are essential to its subject." - Jane Goodall.”
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Drawing on original footage from National Geographic, Etched in Bone explores the impact of one notorious bone theft by a member of the 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land. Hundred of bones were stolen and deposited in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, until it became known to Arnhem elders in the late 1990s. The return of the sacred artefacts was called for, resulting in a tense standoff between indigenous tribespeople and the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian.
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HRAFF 2019 | Etched in Bone
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-12
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- Director
- Béatrice Bijon, Martin Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Thomas
- Original Score
- Eric Bijon
- Original Title
- Etched in Bone
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Release Date
- 04/10/2018
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Ronin Films, Red Lily Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Béatrice Bijon, Martin Thomas
Martin Thomas
Eric Bijon
James Lane
Martin Thomas, Béatrice Bijon
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Thomas
Producer
Béatrice Bijon
Director
Martin Thomas
Writer
Martin Thomas
Director
Béatrice Bijon
Producer
James Lane
Editor
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What is Etched in Bone about?
Drawing on original footage from National Geographic, Etched in Bone explores the impact of one notorious bone theft by a member of the 1948 American-Australian Scientific Expedition to Arnhem Land. Hundred of bones were stolen and deposited in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC, until it became known to Arnhem elders in the late 1990s. The return of the sacred artefacts was called for, resulting in a tense standoff between indigenous tribespeople and the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian.
Who directed Etched in Bone?
Etched in Bone was directed by Béatrice Bijon, Martin Thomas.
Who stars in Etched in Bone?
The principal cast of Etched in Bone includes Jacob Nayinggul, Joe Gumbula, Martin Thomas.
When was Etched in Bone released and how long is it?
Etched in Bone was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Etched in Bone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Etched in Bone was composed by Eric Bijon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Etched in Bone?
Etched in Bone holds official age classifications: AU: E.