Showing Melbourne to Maningrida (1973)

Legendary Yolngu actor David Gulpilil takes a tour of Melbourne as a young man.

In 1973, fresh from his performance in Walkabout, a film that brought outback landscapes to urban audiences, Gulpilil returned the favour by paying a visit to Melbourne with camera in hand, shooting a wry fly-on-the-wall documentary that compares the sights and sounds of the city to those of his home in Arnhem Land.

Director: David Gulpilil
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 28 min
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Cast

Editing: Warwick Hercus
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Showing Melbourne to Maningrida about?
In 1973, fresh from his performance in Walkabout, a film that brought outback landscapes to urban audiences, Gulpilil returned the favour by paying a visit to Melbourne with camera in hand, shooting a wry fly-on-the-wall documentary that compares the sights and sounds of the city to those of his home in Arnhem Land.
Who directed Showing Melbourne to Maningrida?
Showing Melbourne to Maningrida was directed by David Gulpilil.
Who stars in Showing Melbourne to Maningrida?
Showing Melbourne to Maningrida stars David Gulpilil, Dick Julilil, Paddy Fordum.
How long is Showing Melbourne to Maningrida?
Showing Melbourne to Maningrida has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
What genre is Showing Melbourne to Maningrida?
Showing Melbourne to Maningrida is a Documentary film.
Where was Showing Melbourne to Maningrida produced?
Showing Melbourne to Maningrida was produced in Australia.