Mamu Kurtaji
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The Warlpiri people have been in the central Australian desert for roughly 22,000 years and still retain much of their culture and practices. Mamu Kurtaji is a contemporary adaptation of a traditional Warlpiri monster story. The Kurtaji man punishes those who break cultural law. He can sing himself invisible and walks on emu feathers so he cannot be heard and leaves no tracks. It is said that if you see the Kurtaji, it is too late.
- Language:Warlpiri, English - some words of Pilbara language groups
- Location:Yuendumu
- Duration:00:09:27
- Producer or Facilitator:Anna-Marie Harding
- Camera:Anna-Marie Harding, Liam Alberts
- Writer:Anna-Marie Harding, Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves
- Talent:Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves, Hamilton Japaljarri Morris, Clifford Jampijinpa Sampson, Ivan Williams, Eddie Sims, Zia King, Rowan Nelson, Jacob Dixon
- Translator:Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves
- Custodians:Simon Japanangka Fisher Jnr was our local cultural custodian for the location in which we filmed this short, located just outside Yuendumu. He was present for all recce and filming events.
- English Subtitles:Yes
- Genre:Drama
- Year Completed:2022
- Director:Anna-Marie Harding
- Editor:Anna-Marie Harding
- Narrator:Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves
- Other Crew:Simon Japanangka Fisher Jnr, Stephanie Napurrula Nelson, Clifford Jampijinpa Sampson, Anton Grabrek, John Kitchener, Matilda Lilford, Abby Dunn
- Sound Recordist:Grace Barr
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