Bakala (2017)

Never give up

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Anindilyakwa man, Steve 'Bakala' Wurramara is afflicted with a profound hereditary neurodegenerative disorder. While modern medicine looks for answers, the stories of an ancient curse and black magic still permeate this remote Aboriginal community in far northern Australia. Bakala enlists the help of his daughter to search for a cure from the traditional bush medicines in the land, desperate to find an answer before she too is diagnosed. As his desperation grows and his disorder takes an ever greater hold, Bakala realises he must fight this ancient curse to unlock the secrets of his Ancestors.

Director: Nikolas Lachajczak
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 15 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Nikolas Lachajczak
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

australia, indigenous australians, aboriginal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bakala about?
Anindilyakwa man, Steve 'Bakala' Wurramara is afflicted with a profound hereditary neurodegenerative disorder. While modern medicine looks for answers, the stories of an ancient curse and black magic still permeate this remote Aboriginal community in far northern Australia. Bakala enlists the help of his daughter to search for a cure from the traditional bush medicines in the land, desperate to find an answer before she too is diagnosed. As his desperation grows and his disorder takes an ever greater hold, Bakala realises he must fight this ancient curse to unlock the secrets of his Ancestors.
Who directed Bakala?
Bakala was directed by Nikolas Lachajczak.
Who stars in Bakala?
Bakala stars Steve Wurramara, Derek Wurramara, Jeanna Wurramara, Morgan Wurramara, Shenobi Wurramara.
How long is Bakala?
Bakala has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
What genre is Bakala?
Bakala is a Documentary film.
Where was Bakala produced?
Bakala was produced in Australia.