Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony (1993)
Law man Darby Jampinjimpa Ross and other Warlpiri elders introduce us to their community's fire ceremony. Made with the close co-operation of the outback Warlpiri community of Yuendumu, the film follows the staging of the ceremony, involving hundreds of people, over several weeks - part of the process of retaining traditional law and culture within the community. Anthropologists describe the ceremony as a means of resolving personal conflicts in society; the elders speak of paying tribute to their ancestors.
Director: Ned Lander
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: January 1, 1993
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony about?
- Law man Darby Jampinjimpa Ross and other Warlpiri elders introduce us to their community's fire ceremony. Made with the close co-operation of the outback Warlpiri community of Yuendumu, the film follows the staging of the ceremony, involving hundreds of people, over several weeks - part of the process of retaining traditional law and culture within the community. Anthropologists describe the ceremony as a means of resolving personal conflicts in society; the elders speak of paying tribute to their ancestors.
- Who directed Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony?
- Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony was directed by Ned Lander.
- How long is Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony?
- Blood Brothers: Jardiwarnpa - A Warlpiri Fire Ceremony has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).