Dipped in Black (Yankunytjatjara: Marungka Tjalatjunu) is an Australian docu-fiction film, directed by Matthew Thorne and Derik Lynch.[1] The film centres on Lynch, a queer Yankunytjatjara theatre artist, as he returns to his hometown of Aputula to perform an inma.[1]
| Dipped in Black | |
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| Yankunytjatjara | Marungka tjalatjunu |
| Directed by | Matthew Thorne Derik Lynch |
| Written by | Matthew Thorne Derik Lynch |
| Produced by | Matthew Thorne |
| Starring | Derik Lynch |
| Cinematography | Andrew Gough |
| Edited by | Nicola Powell |
| Music by | Jed Silver and Derik Lynch |
Production companies | Other Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 23 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Languages | English Yankunytjatjara |
The film had its world premiere at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in February 2023,[2] where it won the Silver Bear for Best Short Film.[3] and the Teddy Award for best LGBTQ-themed short film.[4]
The film had its Australian premiere in June 2023 at the Sydney Film Festival.
References edit
- ^ a b "Bold pairing to kick off Adelaide Film Festival". CityMag, August 10, 2022.
- ^ Jackie Keast, "‘Talk to Me’, ‘Marungka Tjalatjunu (Dipped in Black)’ off to Berlin". IF Magazine, January 16, 2023
- ^ "The Awards of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival" (PDF). Berlinale de. February 25, 2023. Retrieved February 26, 2023.
- ^ Scott Roxborough, "Berlin: Teddy Award for Nigerian Drama ‘All The Colors in the World Are Between Black and White’". The Hollywood Reporter, February 25, 2023.
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