occupation studies: ngayanhurra bayarral Birrarung

2026

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"they tried to tame Birrarung"

Overview

In this work, the artists assert the fatal link between genocide and ecocide, exposing the colonial logic of 'taming', inherent in European intervention. Video footage and field recordings of the Birrarung are layered with shredded snippets of a score composed in the 1800s, inspired by the river. By contrast, the soundscape features the voice of Jasper Cohen-Hunter, who recounts the Creation Story of the Birrarung as told by Beruk (William Barak, 1823-1903), the Ngurungaeta (leader) of the Wurundjeri-balluk.

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

Production Companies

Creative Victoria Koorie Heritage Trust

Production Countries

Australia

Spoken Languages

English

Quick Facts

Release Date	March 21, 2026
Status	Released
Language	EN
Website	Visit Site

Cast

Jasper Cohen-Hunter

Self

Key Crew

Tahlia Palmer

Director

Jasper Cohen-Hunter

Writer

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