Based on an aboriginal legend, this animated film tells the story of Tiddalik, a greedy frog who drains the world of water, and the efforts of his fellow creatures to replenish the water supply.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014771
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Amateur & Student Films → Student films - Australia
Animation → Animated films - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Childrens Films → Children's films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)