Ethiopia / 2009 / 57mins / Documentary / English

This unique film tells the story of one of Africa's most isolated tribes the Mursi; an Ethiopian pastoral tribe through the eyes of one its members Olisarali Olibui, who carries in one hand a Kalashnikov and in the other, a camera. The Mursi are surrounded by potential threats and Olisari provides a compelling insight into everyday life of a people whose culture, in his words, faces extinction.

Ben Young

Ben Young has edited and directed numerous films about people in the most remotest regions of the world. He is a freelance West Australian director experienced in television drama, short film, commercials, and music videos. He has lived with the Wodaabe in Niger and spent two months in the Amazon. Learn More

Olisarali Olibui

Olisarali Olibui grew up in remote Mursiland where, after seeing westerners with cameras, he realized that filmmaking was a way of showing the world Mursi culture. He was sent to Australia by the local mission to learn English and this skill gave him the means to pursue his interest. He began started documenting his tribe activities on video. Olibui wanted to use the camera to make a record of Mursi life and customs and to film neighboring groups for a Mursi audience. He believed this would help to bring peace through better understanding. His brother, Milisha, said: “Oli is the first Mursi to use a camera. We wanted to make a film to show our culture because, in future, it may disappear.” Olibui met a journalist, Peter Moszynski, who introduced him to film maker Ben Young. Together they made the film, Shooting with Mursi. Learn More