Abebe – Butterfly Song (2023)
Discover the musical legacy and enduring friendship between celebrated Papuan musician George Telek and Not Drowning, Waving’s David Bridie.
In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.
Director: Rosie Jones
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: August 13, 2023
Cast
- George Telek - Himself
- David Bridie - Himself
- Helen Mountford - Self
- John Phillips - Self
- Martin Flanagan - Self
- Namila Benson - Self
- Patrick McCluskey - Self
- Paule Stewart - Self
- Phil Wales - Self
- Pius Wasi - Self
Screenplay
- Ian Foster (Original Concept)
Music: David Bridie, George Telek
Cinematography: Nathan Guy, Joey Knox
Editing: Sara Edwards
Production: Positive Ape
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Abebe – Butterfly Song about?
- In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.
- Who directed Abebe – Butterfly Song?
- Abebe – Butterfly Song was directed by Rosie Jones.
- Who stars in Abebe – Butterfly Song?
- Abebe – Butterfly Song stars George Telek, David Bridie, Helen Mountford, John Phillips, Martin Flanagan, Namila Benson.
- How long is Abebe – Butterfly Song?
- Abebe – Butterfly Song has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Abebe – Butterfly Song?
- Abebe – Butterfly Song is a Documentary film.
- Where was Abebe – Butterfly Song produced?
- Abebe – Butterfly Song was produced in Australia.