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The Screen Guide

A poetic documentary about an 80-year-old Aboriginal elder named Spider. He takes his family back to his birthplace, in the Great Sandy Desert of Western Australia, to visit a sacred waterhole. Here he communicates with his ancestors through Kurtal - the Snake Spirit, in an ancient ritual.

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Crew

Director
Michelle Mahrer  Nicole Ma
Writers
Nicole Ma
Producer
Nicole Ma
Executive Producers
Nicole Ma

Cast

Nyirlpirr Spider Snell - Tommy May - Tom Lawford - John Mosquito

Production Details

Production Completion
2002
Production Company
Nicole Ma Productions

Sales

International Sales
Nicole Ma Productions

Selected Awards & Festivals

  • Religion Today: the cinematic view
    (2003)