Burnt Country
Climate Resilience
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17m
Could Australia’s past help secure its future? 65,000 years in the making, BURNT COUNTRY is about fighting fire, with fire. Exploring the profound knowledge and wisdom of First Nations, this film is an invitation to connect to country and community.
Director(s): Kirsten Slemint
2024 | 18 minutes
Australia
Language(s): English
Subtitles: English, German, Italian
FILMMAKER Q&A:
https://simaacademy.com/filmmaker-qa/burnt-country/
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