Kanyini (film)
| Kanyini | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Melanie Hogan |
| Written by | Martin Lee Bob Randall |
| Produced by | Lynda House Melanie Hogan Bob Randall |
| Starring | Bob Randall |
| Narrated by | Bob Randall |
| Cinematography | Denson Baker Martin Lee |
| Music by | David Page Sam Petty Manta |
| Distributed by | Hopscotch Films |
Release date | 15 November 2006 |
Running time | 53 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $52,450[1] |
Kanyini is a 2006
Aboriginal elder, songman and storyteller who lived in Mutitjulu, a town beside the world's greatest monolith, Uluru, in Central Australia. Bob Randall was a 'Tjilpi' (special teaching uncle) of the Yankunytjatjara people and a member of the Stolen Generations.[2]
Overview
In Kanyini, Bob Randall [cc1933-2015] shares his knowledge of
traditional lands, 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
- Film Victoria. Archived from the original(PDF) on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "Tjilpi Bob Randall". Kanyini.org. 6 June 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ a b c "Movies – Kanyini". CreativeSpirits.info. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "Kanyini (2006)". IMDb. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ a b c "Kanyini: Connections". Aboriginal Art & Culture: an American eye. 19 July 2008. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
- ^ "The Kanyini Principles". Kanyini.org. 5 April 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2015.
External links
- Melanie Hogan Official Site
- Official Site
- The Yarnup program
- ABC At the Moviesreview
- ninemsn Sunday review
- Sydney Film Festival Interview with Melanie Hogan
- Kanyini at IMDb
