Putuparri And The Rainmakers

Putuparri and the Rainmakers is a universal story about the sacred relationship between people and place. It takes audiences on a rare and emotional journey to meet the traditional rainmakers of Australia's Great Sandy Desert who have fought a twenty-year battle to win back their traditional homeland.

‘We’re left in the dark almost as much as Lawford is when it comes to the history of the land. Stories are slowly revealed and we learn along with Lawford. As his experiences are shared, viewers are taken through the empty but stunning landscape, which is actually one of the highlights of the film. The land has a mystical quality to it, which is only strengthened with the experiences we witness when Lawford and his relatives find water in the arid desert. There’s a magical quality to its discovery, and it’s one of the reasons that Lawford is interested in sharing the tradition, and why we want to watch.’ – Toronto Film Scene