My Name is Gulpilil
Movie · Documentary · Biography

"I’m an actor, I’m a dancer, I’m a singer and also, a painter. This film is about me. This is my story of my story." David Dalaithngu - a true icon of Australian cinema. His mesmerising, electrifying presence leapt off the big screen and changed Australian screen representation forever. Dalaithngu's family has advised that in accordance with his wishes, his name and image may continue to be used following his passing.

2021 · 1h 41m
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Starring David Dalaithngu, Sara Bailey, Jack Thompson
Director Molly Reynolds

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Cast & Crew

  • D‌D
    David Dalaithngu
    Self
  • S‌B
    Sara Bailey
    Doc Wallace
  • Jack Thompson
    Self
  • M‌R
    Molly Reynolds
    Director
  • Rolf de Heer
    Producer
  • P‌D
    Peter Djigirr
    Producer
  • David Gulpilil
    Producer
  • M‌R
    Molly Reynolds
    Producer
  • M‌R
    Molly Reynolds
    Writer
  • Rolf de Heer
    Writer

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My Name is Gulpilil

Documentary

"I’m an actor, I’m a dancer, I’m a singer and also, a painter. This film is about me. This is my story of my story." David Dalaithngu - a true icon of Australian cinema. His mesmerising, electrifying presence leapt off the big screen and changed Australian screen representation forever. Dalaithngu's family has advised that in accordance with his wishes, his name and image may continue to be used following his passing.

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Studio
Vertigo Productions
Released
2021
Run Time
1 hr 41 min
Rated
M Mature themes, violence and coarse language
Region of Origin
Australia
© 2021 Vertigo Productions, Adelaide Film Festival and South Australian Film Corporation

Languages

Original Audio
English (Australia), English
Audio

English (United States) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)

Subtitles

English (Australia) (CC)

Accessibility

Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.
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