Djalbuyan Nahra Short Film

Описание: Our story.

Award-winning Young filmmaker Jahvis Loveday brings Something Deadly Production's newest Short Film NAHRA.

Djalbuyan meaning little sister in the first nations Dyirbal language, follows Nahra, a young indigenous girl returning home to Bundjalung country after being taken away nearly eight years ago following the passing of her mother. She is faced with the struggle of re-identifying who she is by connecting with her lands, waters and people. Revisiting the trauma of the past, Nahra must face her fears of disconnection and find her place in her community.

This film is based on my and my little sister's (Nahra) own real-life experiences. I wanted to explore our unique coming-of-age tale after the passing of our Mum. This film touches on the stolen generation and the impacts of being taken away from your home, your family, and your culture.

This film is written, directed, produced, and edited by award-winning Bama/Bundjalung filmmaker Jahvis Loveday (Bangay Lore, BAMA, Home, Melted Iceblocks), starring and introducing Nahra Loveday as the main cast, cinematography by emerging artist Dylan Lalor (Bangay Lore), Original music composition by Edan Agam Rom (Bangay Lore)

This film is funded by Regional Arts Australia
Shot on the Red Monstro supplied by Cine2481.

Shot on Bundjalung country, we pay our respects to the elders of this country who fought for us and the elders of the present who guide our communities.

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