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Rolly: A Story Of My Father

Directed by Kalfein Maikel Wuisan
Indonesia
2024
15 mins

Synopsis

This tender, meditative portrait of ancestral wisdom and resilience follows one man’s life-long stewardship of land, tradition, and identity in the face of a changing climate. Screens with Nechako - It Will Be A Big River

Limited seats are available for patrons requiring access for wheelchairs, low vision and hearing loop. Please contact our ticketing team directly on 1300 733 733 or tickets@sff.org.au to complete your booking.

'Rolly: A Story Of My Father' is screening with

Nechako – It Will Be A Big River Again

Sat, 7 Jun 2pm

Palace Central Cinemas – Cinema 1

Nechako – It Will Be A Big River Again

Wed, 11 Jun 6pm

Dendy Newtown – Cinema 2
  • Program Strand
    Sustainable Future Award, First Nations Award
  • Year
    2024
  • Classification
    All Ages
  • Country
    Indonesia
  • Language
    In Indonesian with English subtitles
  • Director
    Kalfein Maikel Wuisan
  • Producer
    Kalfein Maikel Wuisan
  • Screenwriter
    Kalfein Maikel Wuisan
  • Cinematographer
    Kalfein Maikel Wuisan
  • Editor
    Kalfein Maikel Wuisan
  • Genre
    Asia, Documentary, First Nations, Environment
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Kalfein Maikel Wuisan

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