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Jul 20, 2006 · A fascinating portrait of Australian director Rolf de Heer's struggle to authentically capture the indigenous Ridjimiraril's story in TEN CANOES and a tribe who desperately wish to preserve their culture on film.
The making of that landmark feature film provides the framework for THE BALANDA AND THE BARK CANOES, a documentary exploring much more than simply the practicalities of working with non-professional actors in crocodile-infested waters.
Summary. Against a backdrop of images of the Ramingining community, director Rolf de Heer talks about the unexpected problems in casting Ten Canoes (2006). The kinship laws are so complex that the final choice of cast is now in the hands of the community.
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes is a fascinating look at making a film that must take into account two cultural perspectives, beliefs and storytelling traditions. It is at times very humorous, especially when the explanations of director Rolf de Heer to the actors from Ramingining and Murwangi get lost in translation.
Jan 10, 2017 · Watch trailer. Genres: Documentary. Duration: 52 minutes. Availability: Limited + Show. This lively and eye-opening documentary is a companion film to TEN CANOES, the landmark feature film which Rolf de Heer made with the people of the Arafura Swamp in Central Arnhem Land.
The Balanda and the Bark Canoes is a 52 minute documentary that is concerned not only with the day to day production issues, including the practicalities of working with non-professional actors in crocodile infested Arnhem Land, but also the complex consultations with the Aboriginal cast and community members (many who speak little or no ...
Dec 29, 2022 · The making of that landmark feature film provides the framework for The Balanda and the Bark Canoes, a documentary exploring much more than simply the practicalities of working with non-professional actors in crocodile-infested waters.
