During the Birak Season, the City of Perth Urban Screens display two slow TV landscape documentaries, Colours of Birak and Birak Sunset. These vibrant reflections of Birak’s natural colours and hues offer viewers a unique glimpse into Perth’s natural wonders. 

 

Colours of Birak, offers a contemplative journey - filmed at the picturesque Dyoondalup (Point Walter) and along the scenic Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River), it captures the vivid beauty and lively spirit of the area. These visual delights are thoughtfully paired with insightful information, sourced from the Kurongkurl Katitjin page of the Edith Cowan University (ECU) website.

 

As viewers immerse themselves in the tranquillity and beauty of these settings, the documentaries subtly educate and inform, bridging the gap between urban life and natural history.

 

The aim is not just to showcase the season’s beauty but also to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Noongar culture and its intimate connection with nature. 

 

These screenings celebrate this seasonal transformation, encouraging city residents and visitors to pause and reflect on the profound seasonal rhythms of the place.

 

Slow TV as a genre adopts a meditative pace, often featuring long, unedited experiences that unfold in real time. It enables viewers to connect with content that highlights the natural beauty of everyday life. 

 

Finding shape in Norway with broadcasts such as a seven-hour train journey, Slow TV has gained a global audience, inviting viewers to find relaxation and mindfulness in the unhurried observation of life’s simple moments. This genre offers a tranquil alternative to the fast-paced narratives of mainstream media, encouraging audiences to slow down and connect with the serenity of prolonged, immersive footage.

 

 

The Colours of Birak: 7 am
Birak Sunset: Daily, 7.30 pm, Dec 1 - January 21

City of Perth Forrest Place Arts Screen
Colours of Birak: Daily

About the screening

The City of Perth Urban Screens host a variety of screenings. In Northbridge, these range from formal events like feature films, complete with bean bag seating for viewers, to more casual gatherings for sporting events and exhibitions (such as this screening). Here, visitors can relax on the lawn, savour the renowned culinary delights of Northbridge, or enjoy a stroll along James Street, taking in the vibrant artwork.