Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony (1993)

Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony (1993) poster

Law man Darby Jampinjimpa Ross and other Warlpiri elders introduce us to their community's fire ceremony. Made with the close co-operation of the outback Warlpiri community of Yuendumu, the film follows the staging of the ceremony, involving hundreds of people, over several weeks - part of the process of retaining traditional law and culture within the community. Anthropologists describe the ceremony as a means of resolving personal conflicts in society; the elders speak of paying tribute to their ancestors.

Director: Ned Lander
Runtime: 57 min
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony about?
Law man Darby Jampinjimpa Ross and other Warlpiri elders introduce us to their community's fire ceremony. Made with the close co-operation of the outback Warlpiri community of Yuendumu, the film follows the staging of the ceremony, involving hundreds of people, over several weeks - part of the process of retaining traditional law and culture within the community. Anthropologists describe the ceremony as a means of resolving personal conflicts in society; the elders speak of paying tribute to their ancestors.
Who directed Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony?
Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony was directed by Ned Lander.
How long is Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony?
Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).