Lurugu (1973)

"Lurugu" is the name of an initiation ceremony that had almost died out on Mornington Island after mission contact during World War One. This film records the community's efforts to revive the ceremony after a lapse of 14 years.

Director: Curtis Levy
Runtime: 56 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lurugu about?
"Lurugu" is the name of an initiation ceremony that had almost died out on Mornington Island after mission contact during World War One. This film records the community's efforts to revive the ceremony after a lapse of 14 years.
Who directed Lurugu?
Lurugu was directed by Curtis Levy.
Who stars in Lurugu?
Lurugu stars John Gaden, Dick Roughsey, Lindsey Roughsey, Percy Trezise.
How long is Lurugu?
Lurugu has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).