The Balanda and the Bark Canoes (2006)

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A documentary about making the feature film "Ten Canoes". It is May, 2005 in Central Arnhem Land: 'We are making a movie. The story is their story, those that live on this land, in their language, and set a long time before the coming of the Balanda, as we white people are known. For the people of the Arafura Swamp, this film is an opportunity, maybe a last chance to hold on to the old ways. For all of us, the challenges are unexpected, the task beyond anything imagined. For me, it is the most difficult film I have made, in the most foreign land I've been to...and it is Australia.' - Rolf de Heer

Director: Rolf de Heer, Tania Nehme, Molly Reynolds
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
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Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Balanda and the Bark Canoes about?
A documentary about making the feature film "Ten Canoes". It is May, 2005 in Central Arnhem Land: 'We are making a movie. The story is their story, those that live on this land, in their language, and set a long time before the coming of the Balanda, as we white people are known. For the people of the Arafura Swamp, this film is an opportunity, maybe a last chance to hold on to the old ways. For all of us, the challenges are unexpected, the task beyond anything imagined. For me, it is the most difficult film I have made, in the most foreign land I've been to...and it is Australia.' - Rolf de Heer
Who directed The Balanda and the Bark Canoes?
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes was directed by Rolf de Heer, Tania Nehme, Molly Reynolds.
Who stars in The Balanda and the Bark Canoes?
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes stars Rolf de Heer.
How long is The Balanda and the Bark Canoes?
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
What genre is The Balanda and the Bark Canoes?
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes is a Documentary film.
Where was The Balanda and the Bark Canoes produced?
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes was produced in Australia.