Kanyini (film)
| Kanyini | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Melanie Hogan |
| Produced by | Lynda House Melanie Hogan Bob Randall |
| Written by | Martin Lee |
| Music by | David Page Sam Petty Manta |
| Cinematography | Denson Baker Martin Lee |
| Distributed by | Hopscotch Films |
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Release dates
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15 November 2006 |
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Running time
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53 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $52,450[1] |
Kanyini is a 2006 Australian documentary film, directed by Melanie Hogan, which explores the philosophy and the life of Bob Randall, an Aboriginal man who lived in Mutitjulu, a town beside the world's greatest monolith, Uluru, in Central Australia. Bob Randall is a 'Tjilpi' (special teaching uncle) of the Yankunytjatjara people and a member of the Stolen Generations.[2]
Contents
Overview
In Kanyini, Bob Randall shares his knowledge of Anangu wisdom, stories of his personal journey and he explores some of the reasons behind the struggles of Aboriginal Australians in modern Australia. Randall explains that when European Australians came to Australia, they broke the four Kanyini Principles that were an integral part of Anangu life. Tjuukurpa was broken when Europeans imposed their law on the Anangu, Ngura was broken when Aboriginal people were forced to move away from their homelands, Walytja was broken when the children of Randall's generation were removed from their family as part of the Stolen Generations and Kurunpa was broken when Aboriginal spirituality was replaced with Christianity. In explaining the loss of his Kurunpa, Randall notes the disconnect between the teachings of the Bible and the actions of the white men who professed them.[3][4][5]
Kanyini Principles
Kanyini is a Pitjantjatjara word meaning interconnectedness; caring, support, nurturing, and responsibility.[5]
The four principles of Kanyini are:
Ngura
A sense of belonging to home and land.
Walytja
Family connecting with life.
Kurunpa
Love, spirit or soul.
Tjuukurpa
The belief about creation and the right way to live.[5][6]
Awards
| Ceremony | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Channel Awards | Best Documentary Independent Film | Won[3] |
| National Film and Sound Archive Awards | Independent Spirit Independent Film | Won[3] |
See also
References
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External links
- Melanie Hogan Official Site
- Official Site
- The Yarnup program
- ABC At the Movies review
- ninemsn Sunday review
- Sydney Film Festival Interview with Melanie Hogan
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