Boodjara documentary world premiere

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Boodjara (Country, belonging to) follows a group of Noongar people on a powerful journey to revive their endangered language, reclaim ancestral placenames, and reconnect with stories and lore embedded in the boodja (land).

Filmed over 18 months by Noongar filmmaker Hugh Sando, this intimate short documentary is a story of cultural revival, truth-telling, and reconciliation – taking place against the backdrop of Australia's failed 2023 Voice referendum.

Boodjara is a moving testament to the strength, resilience and enduring spirit of the world's oldest living culture.

Presented as part of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, Boodjara was screened as part of a program of short films by indigenous creatives, honouring NAIDOC WEEK: THE NEXT GENERATION: STRENGTH, VISION AND LEGACY.

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