MDFF26 Language Of Light (Session 1)

MEET THE FILMMAKER: Sunday July 19, 4.10pm. Join the filmmakers live in-cinema for a post-screening Q&A.

A program bringing together three distinct photographic voices spanning music culture, feminist social documentary, and contemporary diaspora identity.

Tony Mott – Rock ’n’ roll photographer originally from the UK, later based in Sydney. Widely regarded as one of Australia’s leading rock photographers, with a career spanning 30+ years across magazines, newspapers, and album covers.

Ruth Maddison – Melbourne-born documentary photographer from a Russian-Jewish migrant background. Influenced by 1970s feminism and political activism, her work spans social documentary practice, hand-coloured photography, and long-term community-based projects in NSW.

Atong Atem – Narrm-based artist working across photography, textiles, and video. Her practice explores migration, postcolonial identity, and diasporic experience, with exhibitions shown internationally including Tate Modern and Fotografiska Shanghai.

Commences Sunday, 19 Jul 2026
Rating E15+
Genre Documentary
Running Time 91
Language
Show Times
Sunday, 19th July

Session times for the new cinema week, commencing each Thursday, will be released the Tuesday afternoon prior

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