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Ema Nudar Umanu

2018

An experimental East Timorese fantasy that blends performance and myth to explore what it means to be human, made by a collective of local and visiting artists. A bold, unconventional work.

Why it’s here

A micro-budget Tetum feature made by the Dili collective Malkriadu Cinema and premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival.

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Part of 3 Essential Films from East Timor

This film is stop 2 of 3 in the hand-ranked native-cinema route through East Timor. See the complete ranking or read the selection methodology.

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