Japarta movie poster

Japarta

"A Japanese student is tasked by Gurindji Elders in the Northern Territory to take their story to the world."

September 15, 2025 1h 39m

Released just last year. Japarta is a documentary film. directed by Ann McGrath.

Starring Minoru Hokari

Synopsis

The story of a Japanese scholar, Minoru Hokari, who, before his death in 2004 at the age of 32, achieved work which today commands an ever-widening audience. It is a story of cross-cultural understanding, how Gurindji Elders in the Northern Territory tasked Minoru to relay stories from their culture to a wider world.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 15, 2025 4 months ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Australian National University
  • Documentary Australia Foundation
  • Screen Canberra
  • Screen Australia
  • Ronin Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Japarta about?

The story of a Japanese scholar, Minoru Hokari, who, before his death in 2004 at the age of 32, achieved work which today commands an ever-widening audience. It is a story of cross-cultural unders...

Who directed Japarta?

Japarta was directed by Ann McGrath.

How long is Japarta?

Japarta has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Japarta released?

Japarta was released on September 15, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Japarta?

The main cast of Japarta includes Minoru Hokari.