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Mimi (2002) | Criteria

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Mimi

English • 2002 • 13m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Warwick Thornton

Synopsis

A white collector of Aboriginal art gets a shock when the Mimi sculpture she purchased comes to life.

Included in
Starring David Gulpilil
Position 8
Included in
June 2022
Position 50
Included in
Aboriginal Australia: Six Films by Warwick Thornton
Position 1
Included in
Tell Me: Women Filmmakers, Women’s Stories
Position 22
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Additions: May 2020
Position 58

Credits

Crew

DirectorWarwick Thornton

WriterWarwick Thornton

CinematographerWarwick Thornton

ComposerBrendan Gallagher

EditorBridget Lyon

ProducerDarren Dale, Rachel Perkins

Cast

Sophie Leeas Catherine

Aaron Pedersenas Jonathan

David Gulpililas Granddad

Trisha Morton-Thomasas Mimi (voice)