# Indigenous Missionary Biopic ‘Mussau: The First Song’ to Film in Papua New Guinea

A biopic about an indigenous missionary, titled “Mussau: The First Song,” will begin filming in Papua New Guinea, with Indian National Film Award winner Bijukumar Damodaran directing. The film aims to tell the story of a lesser-known cultural figure. This exclusive project highlights cross-cultural collaboration in cinema and the preservation of indigenous narratives.

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/indigenous-missionary-biopic-mussau-the-first-song-papua-new-guinea-1236814609/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:27:12 +0000