Dances at Aurukun (1963)
This film is a record of traditional Aboriginal dancing at Aurukun Mission on Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland. Filmed in 1962 for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, it showcases and preserves Wik ritual dances and ceremonies at a time when customary Aboriginal life was changing and adapting to Western culture.
Director: Ian Dunlop
Runtime: 30 min
Release Date: December 31, 1963
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Ian Dunlop
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dances at Aurukun about?
- This film is a record of traditional Aboriginal dancing at Aurukun Mission on Cape York Peninsula in far north Queensland. Filmed in 1962 for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal Studies, it showcases and preserves Wik ritual dances and ceremonies at a time when customary Aboriginal life was changing and adapting to Western culture.
- Who directed Dances at Aurukun?
- Dances at Aurukun was directed by Ian Dunlop.
- How long is Dances at Aurukun?
- Dances at Aurukun has a runtime of 30m (30 minutes).