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LALAI DREAMTIME

Year: 1972

Classification: Exempt - Ronin Recommends: G

Runtime: 60 min

Produced In: Australia

Directed By: Michael Edols

Produced By: Michael Edols

Language: Indigenous languages with English subtitles

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Vimeo on demand

Available on DVD and Vidmeo-on-Demand as part of the ASPECTS OF A LIFE collection.


LALAI DREAMTIME takes the viewer into pre-colonial Australia to tell a story depicting the spiritual tradition of the people. It is the story of Namarali, as presented by Sam Woolagoodja to his son Stanley and his granddaughter Kerry. Namarali is the law-giving 'Wandjina' of the Worora people who, along with him, have many other such Wandjinas. The 'Wandjinas' are ancient creators whose presence is real in the painted imprints of cave walls and in the shape of specific land formations. The film shows the importance of the Dreamtime in Aboriginal culture.

With SAM WOOLAGOODJA (Song Man) and STANLEY WOOLAGOODJA (Son)

Produced, directed and photographed by MICHAEL EDOLS
From the story told by SAM WOOLAGOODJA
Editors - LES McLAREN, ESBEN STORM
Assistant Director - LES McLAREN
Location Sound Recordist - MAX HENSSER
(c) Michael Edols Films

Available on DVD as part of the ASPECTS OF A LIFE collection - follow this link for purchase of this title - www.roninfilms.com.au/feature/6507/aspects-of-life-working-with-indigenous.html


"Fascinating for anyone interested in cinema, Aboriginal culture and basically, humanity." - Andrew Urban


  • WINNER! Bronze Award - BEST DOCUMENTARY, 1976 AFI Awards
  • WINNER! Rouben Mamoulian Award 'For the Most Distinguished Australian Film, Sydney Film Festival
  • WINNER! Silver Boomerang Award "For a significant contribution to film and to Indigenous culture" - Melbourne Film Festival
  • Critical acclaim by the German and foreign journalists - Berlin Film Festival

Follow this link to view LALAI DREAMTIME trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0aNeTpE6Dk