Abstract
Film: colour. Aspect ratio: 16x9, 4k – 3840 x 2160. Shooting format:h.264 HD (1-1-1) 4K, Panasonic GH5. Genre: Documentary
Country of Origin: Yolŋu Country, North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Languages:Djämbarrpuyŋu & English
Follow Ḻäwurrpa and Sarah, on their journey through ancestral time, country and culture to empower community and reclaim childbirth.
SYNOPSIS Filmed in remote Arnhem Land, DJÄKAMIRR follows Ḻäwurrpa and Sarah on a unique journey through ancestral time, country and culture. As mutual trust develops between the two women, they hope to empower Yolŋu and reclaim 60,000 years of birthing culture from the stronghold of Western medicine. This is their story of working with community to pilot the training of djäkamirr- the caretakers of pregnancy and birth.
Country of Origin: Yolŋu Country, North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, Australia
Languages:Djämbarrpuyŋu & English
Follow Ḻäwurrpa and Sarah, on their journey through ancestral time, country and culture to empower community and reclaim childbirth.
SYNOPSIS Filmed in remote Arnhem Land, DJÄKAMIRR follows Ḻäwurrpa and Sarah on a unique journey through ancestral time, country and culture. As mutual trust develops between the two women, they hope to empower Yolŋu and reclaim 60,000 years of birthing culture from the stronghold of Western medicine. This is their story of working with community to pilot the training of djäkamirr- the caretakers of pregnancy and birth.
Original language | Multiple |
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Publisher | One20 Productions |
Media of output | Film |
Size | 41mins |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |