Abebe – Butterfly Song
2023, English. Directed by Rosie Jones.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
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- English
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- Released
- 13 August 2023
- Country
- Australia
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Abebe – Butterfly Song runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Abebe – Butterfly Song isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Abebe – Butterfly Song?
If you liked Abebe – Butterfly Song, try Come See Me in the Good Light, Voyeur, Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski.
Who directed Abebe – Butterfly Song?
Abebe – Butterfly Song (2023) was directed by Rosie Jones and stars George Telek, David Bridie, Helen Mountford.