Below are some photos from yesterday’s World Premiere of Watandar, My Countryman. We are still gathering our emotions and thoughts and will share more later. A thousand thanks to the Adelaide Film Festival, Mat Kesting and the Adelaide Film Festival Investment Fund for making it happen.
There is another screening on Saturday Night, 8pm at Prospect Cinemas. Muzafar and I will be there again. Get your tickets at the link. Don’t miss this special event.
https://adelaidefilmfestival.org/event/watandar-my-countryman/
Some responses from last night
“A truly amazing story. Needed more tissues though!” ‘I loved it! Everyone did an amazing job!!!’ Andrea Michaels MP Arts Minister of South Australia
"I’m still lost for words. Muzafar Ali and Jolyon Hoff are courageous storytellers, and we're proud to be able to support their journey. It's a film all South Australians need to see." Anton Andreacchio, Chair Adelaide Film Festival.
“Wow. What a wonderful piece of cinema and documentary magic you guys have created. I loved it. Vicki loved it. The audience loved it. Undeniably, it touches the soul. Yesterday’s world premiere was proof.” David Minear Bombora Records, Former Chair South Australian Film Corporation & Adelaide Fringe Festival
Powerful, A must watch. Peter Hanlon, Producer The Angels: Kicking Down The Door.
Watandar, My Countryman celebrates the coming together of ancient cultures. Not to be missed. Nici Cumpston, Nici Cumpston Artistic Director, Tarnanthi Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, Art Gallery South Australia, Barkandji people, New South Wales
Such a beautiful film. Watandar, My Countryman is my favourite film of the Festival so far. Kate Croser, CEO South Australian Film Corporation
