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Waŋgany Mala at Deckchair Cinema
Waŋgany Mala
WED 23 OCT
Coming Soon to
Deckchair Cinema
Hundreds of years before colonies were established on the Australian continent, people from across Indonesia had deep ties with First Nations people. Wangany Mala follows the journey of young Muslim woman Nirmala as she works on the construction of a traditional pinisi boat and learns to sail, all while navigating her faith and family expectations. Filmed over five years in collaboration with communities across Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt, this documentary amplifies proud stories of connection between people, land and sea. Set to a multilayered soundtrack by experimental Melbourne composer Fia Fiell, the film features rarely seen photographs, artwork, and footage from the National Film and Sound
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Hundreds of years before colonies were established on the Australian continent, people from across Indonesia had deep ties with First Nations people. Wangany Mala follows the journey of young Muslim woman Nirmala as she works on the construction of a traditional pinisi boat and learns to sail, all while navigating her faith and family expectations. Filmed over five years in collaboration with communities across Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt, this documentary amplifies proud stories of connection between people, land and sea. Set to a multilayered soundtrack by experimental Melbourne composer Fia Fiell, the film features rarely seen photographs, artwork, and footage from the National Film and Sound
Waŋgany Mala
WED 23 OCT
Coming Soon to
Deckchair Cinema
Hundreds of years before colonies were established on the Australian continent, people from across Indonesia had deep ties with First Nations people. Wangany Mala follows the journey of young Muslim woman Nirmala as she works on the construction of a traditional pinisi boat and learns to sail, all while navigating her faith and family expectations. Filmed over five years in collaboration with communities across Arnhem Land and Groote Eylandt, this documentary amplifies proud stories of connection between people, land and sea. Set to a multilayered soundtrack by experimental Melbourne composer Fia Fiell, the film features rarely seen photographs, artwork, and footage from the National Film and Sound
