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The Rites of When

Directed by Angelica Mesiti
Australia
2025
30 mins

Synopsis

Australian artist Angelica Mesiti’s transfixing single-channel film reimagines seasonal rituals through dance, electronic music, body percussion and polyphonic chanting.

Screens with Joy Boy

'The Rites of When' is screening with

Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman

Sun, 7 Jun 6:20pm

Palace Central Cinemas – Cinema 1

Joy Boy: A Tribute to Julius Eastman

Thu, 11 Jun 8:40pm

Palace Central Cinemas – Cinema 1
  • Program Strand
    FLUX: Art+Film
  • Year
    2025
  • Classification
    Unclassified 18+
  • Country
    Australia
  • Director
    Angelica Mesiti
  • Producer
    Violeta Kreimer
  • Cinematographer
    Martin Roux
  • Editor
    Angelica Mesiti
  • Premiere
    Australian Premiere
  • Company Credits
    Festival Contact: Violeta Kreimer

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