Watandar, My Countryman

Franklin Palais Theatre

A journey of discovery, identity, and connection

Date
Saturday 1st July 2023
Time
6pm
Location
3388 Huon Highway, Franklin

From acclaimed director Jolyon Hoff (Searching for Michael Peterson, The Staging Post) comes a deeply touching journey of discovery, identity, and connection through the eyes of former Afghan refugee, Muzafar Ali.

When Muzafar discovers that Afghans have been an integral part of Australia for over 160 years, he begins to photograph their descendants in a search to define his own new Afghan-Australian identity.

Then the Taliban take over Afghanistan and his old country comes calling.

6pm Doors, Dinner & Bar – 7pm Film | Tickets $15 Adult & $10 Concession | Something Turkish Food Van | Q&A to follow film

A marvelous film. Loved it!

Dev Patel

Documentary magic. It touches the soul.

David Minear, Former Chair South Australian Film Corporation

A journey through sadness, hope and sparkling laughter.

Becc Bates, Director Creative Industries, Dept Industry, Innovation and Science SA

Supported by Hullabaloo Huon. 

Hullabaloo Huon is a social enterprise that aims to grow a sustainable culture of arts and music in the Huon Valley. 

Thankyou to sponsors Cygnet Folk Festival, Franks Cider, Juicy Isle & Home Hill Winery 

Further information: http://www.watandar.com.au/