Lalai Dreamtime (1972)
Lalai Dreamtime takes the viewer into pre-settled Australia to show a myth from the spiritual tradition of the people. It is the story of Namarali, as presented by Sam Woolagoodja to his son Stanley and his granddaughter Kerry. Namarali is the law-giving 'Wandjina' of the Worora people who, along with him, have many other such Wandjinas. The 'Wandjinas' are ancient creators whose presence is real in the painted imprints of cave walls and in the shape of specific land formations. The film shows the importance of the Dreamtime in the Aboriginal culture.
Director: Michael Edols
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
Cinematography: Michael Edols
Editing: Esben Storm, Les McLaren
Production: Film Radio and Television Board of the Australia Council
Country: Australia
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Michael Edols
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lalai Dreamtime about?
- Lalai Dreamtime takes the viewer into pre-settled Australia to show a myth from the spiritual tradition of the people. It is the story of Namarali, as presented by Sam Woolagoodja to his son Stanley and his granddaughter Kerry. Namarali is the law-giving 'Wandjina' of the Worora people who, along with him, have many other such Wandjinas. The 'Wandjinas' are ancient creators whose presence is real in the painted imprints of cave walls and in the shape of specific land formations. The film shows the importance of the Dreamtime in the Aboriginal culture.
- Who directed Lalai Dreamtime?
- Lalai Dreamtime was directed by Michael Edols.
- How long is Lalai Dreamtime?
- Lalai Dreamtime has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Lalai Dreamtime?
- Lalai Dreamtime is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lalai Dreamtime produced?
- Lalai Dreamtime was produced in Australia.