How the Birds Got Their Colours
a story from the Dreamtime
This animated short illustrates and energises a story that’s been passed down through generations, revealing how birds got their brilliant colours. Told by Mary Albert of the Bardi language group in Western Australia and vividly narrated by actress Justine Saunders, it follows a parrot who helps an injured dove – sparking a magical burst of colour across every bird… except the crow. The animation by Pamela Lofts draws on artwork by children from St Mary’s School, Broome, giving it cross-generational appeal. How the Birds Got Their Colours showcases how culturally significant stories stay alive over time, brought to life by the imaginations of young and old.
Cast
- Justine Saunders Narrator
Make it a double feature
1h 44m together
How the Birds Got Their Colours
Where the Green Ants Dream
A close match in mood and era.
