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Abebe – Butterfly Song

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

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2023-08-13
1h 38m
English
Released
Positive Ape

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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.

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About Abebe – Butterfly Song

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. Running 98 minutes.

Abebe – Butterfly Song Cast and Characters

The cast features George Telek (as Himself), David Bridie (as Himself), Helen Mountford (as Self), John Phillips (as Self), and Martin Flanagan (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Abebe – Butterfly Song has built such a passionate audience.

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How long is Abebe – Butterfly Song?

Abebe – Butterfly Song runs for 98 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

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Who is in the cast of Abebe – Butterfly Song?

The main cast includes George Telek, David Bridie, Helen Mountford, and John Phillips, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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When was Abebe – Butterfly Song released?

Abebe – Butterfly Song was released in 2023.

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Abebe – Butterfly Song is a Documentary English-language film. 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.

When was Abebe – Butterfly Song released?

Abebe – Butterfly Song was released on August 13, 2023. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. The film was produced by Positive Ape.

Who stars in Abebe – Butterfly Song?

Abebe – Butterfly Song stars George Telek, David Bridie, Helen Mountford and John Phillips. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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