Butterfly/Bataplai (2023)
Raya loves makeup but her family does not. She’s torn between her secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family’s strict religious beliefs. In a nightmare, she receives a profound message from her Papua New Guinean ancestor who encourages her to look at her Indigenous culture for answers.
Director: Veialu Aila-Unsworth
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: May 5, 2023
Cast
Screenplay
Music: Maxwell Stone, Otis Kane
Cinematography: Judd Overton
Editing: Veialu Aila-Unsworth
Production: Visual Communications
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Veialu Aila-Unsworth
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Butterfly/Bataplai about?
- Raya loves makeup but her family does not. She’s torn between her secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family’s strict religious beliefs. In a nightmare, she receives a profound message from her Papua New Guinean ancestor who encourages her to look at her Indigenous culture for answers.
- Who directed Butterfly/Bataplai?
- Butterfly/Bataplai was directed by Veialu Aila-Unsworth.
- Who stars in Butterfly/Bataplai?
- Butterfly/Bataplai stars Regina Pande, Graham Pande, Joana Mate, Olivia Korken.
- How long is Butterfly/Bataplai?
- Butterfly/Bataplai has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).