WOVEN

A story of friendship, cultural identity and the hope for future generations

Two Papua New Guinean Auntie smiling and sitting together.. The Aunty in the front of image is out of focus. The Aunty at the back is in focus

‘Woven’ tells of the heartfelt journey of two Papua New Guinean friends Aunty Elvie and Aunty Betty. Whilst touching on the traditional practices of weaving, it looks at the importance of cultural identity and explores the cultural disparity that migrant generations may experience when growing up in two different worlds. This is the story of lifelong friends and their hope for future generations.

Featuring: Aunty Elvie Rowe & Aunty Betty Neda                                                                                                   Director: Anne McNeill                                                                                                                                Crew: Nicole Herrick and Julia Fortè                                                                                                  Colourist: David McNeill                                                                                                                    Traditional Papua New Guinean vocals performed by:  Aunties Weka Tarr, Beryl Harding, Heato Koregai, Betty Neda and Elvie Rowe
Thanks: Juliet Porter and Nicky Tyndale-Biscoe
For the love of film and Maribyrnong City Council

Title song: 'Koiki Mo' is a kind of happy singing. It's a Motuan song from the Port Moresby area of Papua New Guinea.
Last song: ‘Eu Kaiyoni’ is from Misima Island, Milne Bay Province, PNG. The song means - we have come together to sing, but now it’s time to go.