Japarta

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A Japanese student is tasked by Gurindji Elders in the Northern Territory to take their story to the world.

Released September 15, 2025

Overview

The story of a Japanese scholar, Minoru Hokari, who, before his death in 2004 at the age of 32, achieved work which today commands an ever-widening audience. It is a story of cross-cultural understanding, how Gurindji Elders in the Northern Territory tasked Minoru to relay stories from their culture to a wider world.

Runtime

1h 39m


Origin Country

Australia


Original Language

English


Original Title

Japarta


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Australia
  • Japan

Spoken Languages

  • English

Production Companies

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    Australian National University

    Australia

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    Documentary Australia Foundation

    Australia

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    Screen Canberra

    Australia

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    Screen Australia

    Australia

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