Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams (2017)
Across a series of increasingly surreal flashbacks, an extended Indigenous family argues about what caused their boat’s motor to breakdown and leave them stranded. As they consider the causal roles played by ancestral spirits, the regulatory state and the Christian faith, the film makes manifest the multiple demands and inescapable vortexes of contemporary Indigenous life.
Director: Elizabeth Povinelli
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: February 11, 2017
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams about?
- Across a series of increasingly surreal flashbacks, an extended Indigenous family argues about what caused their boat’s motor to breakdown and leave them stranded. As they consider the causal roles played by ancestral spirits, the regulatory state and the Christian faith, the film makes manifest the multiple demands and inescapable vortexes of contemporary Indigenous life.
- Who directed Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams?
- Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams was directed by Elizabeth Povinelli.
- How long is Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams?
- Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams?
- Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams is a Documentary film.
- Where was Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams produced?
- Wutharr, Saltwater Dreams was produced in Australia.