The Land of the Lightning Brothers (1987)
In the sandstone country southwest of Katherine in the Northern Territory lies a spectacular concentration of Aboriginal rock art. Ancestral beings, the Lightning Brothers, feature in this art. For the Wardaman people, the Lightning Brothers are an important part of their living culture. The Wardaman perform traditional songs and ceremonies associated with special Dreamtime places where their art is found. Like many rock art sites, the Wardaman's Dreamtime places are extremely vulnerable. This fascinating and educational program, featuring the music of Australian group Gondwanaland, looks at the way these valuable sites are being preserved.
Director: David Roberts
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: January 1, 1987
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Land of the Lightning Brothers about?
- In the sandstone country southwest of Katherine in the Northern Territory lies a spectacular concentration of Aboriginal rock art. Ancestral beings, the Lightning Brothers, feature in this art. For the Wardaman people, the Lightning Brothers are an important part of their living culture. The Wardaman perform traditional songs and ceremonies associated with special Dreamtime places where their art is found. Like many rock art sites, the Wardaman's Dreamtime places are extremely vulnerable. This fascinating and educational program, featuring the music of Australian group Gondwanaland, looks at the way these valuable sites are being preserved.
- Who directed The Land of the Lightning Brothers?
- The Land of the Lightning Brothers was directed by David Roberts.
- How long is The Land of the Lightning Brothers?
- The Land of the Lightning Brothers has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).