Film

Abebe – Butterfly Song

2023 · 1h 38m · Documentary

Discover the musical legacy and enduring friendship between celebrated Papuan musician George Telek and Not Drowning, Waving’s David Bridie.

In 1986, Melbourne musician David Bridie of the groups Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend the Chocolate Cake travelled to Papua New Guinea, where he heard the heartfelt sounds of George Telek and the Moab Stringband’s ‘Abebe’ (‘Butterfly Song’) on board a bus. It marked the beginning of a profound fascination with the nation and its rich culture – and of a bond with Telek that would last more than 30 years.

George Telek

Himself

David Bridie

Himself

Helen Mountford

Self

John Phillips

Self

Martin Flanagan

Self

Namila Benson

Self

Patrick McCluskey

Self

Paule Stewart

Self

Phil Wales

Self

Pius Wasi

Self

Tania Nugent

Self

• Rosie JonesDirector
• David BridieOriginal Music Composer · Executive Producer · Producer
• Michael AgarProducer · Executive Producer
• Jason ByrneExecutive Producer · Producer
• George TelekOriginal Music Composer · Executive Producer
• Tania NugentExecutive Producer
• Nathan GuyDirector of Photography
• Joey KnoxDirector of Photography
• Sara EdwardsEditor

Abebe Butterfly Song - Trailer

Release date

August 13, 2023

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 38m

Genres

Documentary