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The rock paintings of the Australian natives are among the oldest testimonies of human culture. But the unique cultural heritage of the Aborigines is in danger of being lost forever. In particular, weathering and algae infestation greatly affect the paintings, some of which are over 40,000 years old.<\/h4>\n

The Austrian stone restorer J\u00fcrgen Steiner has successfully applied new methods and techniques for the conservation of these important art treasures for the first time. During two lengthy stays in Australia in 2008 and 2009, he succeeded for the first time in restoring ancient rock paintings in northeastern Australia, thus saving them from further decline.<\/h4>\n

Through his successful work, J\u00fcrgen Steiner has succeeded in gaining the trust of members of different tribes and also gaining access to hidden rock paintings and cult sites of the Aborigines, which are of enormous importance for the preservation of their identity and their survival as a people. For the native Australians who did not develop writing, the rock paintings are the most important legacy of their 80,000-year-old culture.<\/h4>\n

The documentary film \u201cThe talking Rocks of the Aborigines\u201d accompanies J\u00fcrgen Steiner on his third journey to the Bulwai Aborigines and other tribes of the Australian aborigines, where he continues his project to rescue the rock paintings, gives insights into the mysterious world of the Aborigines from spirituality and closeness to nature, and raises awareness of the urgency of preserving and protecting this endangered culture.<\/h4>\n

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Production data:<\/span><\/h1>\n

Format<\/h2>\n

Documentary drama, 52 min, 2012<\/h4>\n

Production<\/h2>\n

GS-Film, ORF\/3sat<\/h4>\n

Written and directed by<\/h2>\n

Gernot Stadler<\/h4>\n

Sound<\/h2>\n

Bernd Pfingstmann<\/h4>\n

Music<\/h2>\n

Manfred Plessl<\/h4>\n

Distribution<\/h2>\n

ORF Enterprise<\/h4>\n

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