L’esprit de l’ancre (2002)

The Yolngu people of North Australia recount a story passed down through generations, detailing a precolonial trade with Macassan fishermen from Southeast Asia. This exchange, which occurred for centuries, involved trepang for goods like rice, tobacco, knives, and canoes. Through vibrant body language, paintings, songs, dances, and the didjeridu, they share their deep understanding of the world – a system built on intricate spiritual connections between people and the land. The story centers on Bayini, a spiritual woman who communicates with visions and dreams, seen as a vital link to their history and future.