Synopsis

David Gulpilil, a Yolŋu man, was one of Australia’s most outstanding First Nations actors.

Since his 1971 debut in Nicholas Roeg’s film ‘Walkabout’ he mesmerised audiences, appearing in over eighteen films. With a career spanning over 50 years, Gulpilil’s contribution to the Australian film industry is part of the history of both the Australian cinema and its representation of First Nations peoples.

Journey Home – David Gulpilil is the story of David Gulpilil’s journey home after his passing in 2021, back to his birthplace in Eastern Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is a rare insight into a powerful ceremony of renewal and regeneration – told from the Yolŋu perspective and the perspective of his family.

This remarkable event draws a direct line between the contemporary world of international fame and 60,000 years of First Nations culture.