Fan CastingSonglines: The Life of David Gulpilil
by Blackfella Films, Bunya Productions, Screen Australia, Netflix, SBS
Story added by kamsismith on October 28, 2024
"Songlines" is a six-part miniseries that delves into the life of David Gulpilil, one of the most iconic and influential figures in Australian film history. Each episode interweaves his complex journey through fame, identity, and belonging, portraying the actor's rise to fame in films like Walkabout and Crocodile Dundee, while highlighting his commitment to his Yolŋu culture and the struggles he faced as an Indigenous actor in a predominantly Western film industry.
From his early years growing up in Arnhem Land to his discovery by British filmmaker Nicolas Roeg, to his portrayal of authentic Indigenous characters that would break barrie...read more
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