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