Synopsis
In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.
Abebe – Butterfly Song (2023) is a 1h 38min documentary feature film by Rosie Jones. In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelle...
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Festival History
- Antenna Documentary Film Festival 2024 generic
- Krakow Film Festival 2024 generic
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2023 generic
