Our Generation: Land. Culture. Freedom

Our Generation is a platform for the issue of indigenous rights in Australia. Screenings of the film have prompted debate and discussion. It is hoped this will build enough momentum to force the issue on to the political agenda. Photograph: Sinem Saban The film, reviewed here , was independently produced by Sinem Saban and Damien Curtis. Here Sinem captures the film's new poster boys at Gitan Homeland, Elcho Island, in 2009. Photograph: Sinem Saban The film examines the conflict between the traditional culture of Australia's indigenous population and central government legislation. Photograph: Sinem Saban The film examines the issue of indigenous rights in Australia by spending time with the Yolngu community in Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory. This is Richard Ghanduwuy at Galiwinku, Elcho Island, in 2007. Photograph: Sinem Saban The Djunga family, Galiwinku, Elcho Island, 2007. Photograph: Sinem Saban More scenes from Galiwinku, Elcho Island, 2007. Photograph: Sinem Saban A new film crew takes over, Maningrida, 2008. Photograph: Sinem Saban Sinem, centre, and Damien , right, meeting Cruso from the film Ten Canoes . The film was also set in the Northern Territory and won a special jury prize at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival. Photograph: Sinem Saban Girls ready for Yirritja Ngarra, a traditional Yolngu ceremony, 2009. Photograph: Sinem Saban Communities such as the Yolngu are being asked to abandon traditional Homelands and settle in designated towns. Photograph: Sinem Saban Asking indigenous communities that have spiritual connections to the land highlights just one of clashes between the ancient culture of indigenous Australians and more recent settlers. Photograph: Sinem Saban