The Last of the Nomads (1997)

Australia, Aboriginal, Nomad

Like an antipodean version of Romeo and Juliet, it emerges that Warri and Yatungka became the last nomads because they had married outside their tribal laws and eloped to the most inaccessible of regions. In 1977 the land was stricken by a severe drought and their tribal elders mounted a search for them with the help of a party of white men led by Dr Bill Peasley and one of their own number, a childhood friend named Mudjon. The film takes Dr Peasley back into the desert to relive his momentous journey with Mudjon and culminates with poignant archival footage of the elderly couple found naked and starving.

Director: Mathew Kelley
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 52 min
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Production: Mask Productions, Wildfilm Australia
Country: Australia
Original Language: en

Keywords

australia, nomad, aboriginal

More Films by Director: Mathew Kelley
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Last of the Nomads about?
Like an antipodean version of Romeo and Juliet, it emerges that Warri and Yatungka became the last nomads because they had married outside their tribal laws and eloped to the most inaccessible of regions. In 1977 the land was stricken by a severe drought and their tribal elders mounted a search for them with the help of a party of white men led by Dr Bill Peasley and one of their own number, a childhood friend named Mudjon. The film takes Dr Peasley back into the desert to relive his momentous journey with Mudjon and culminates with poignant archival footage of the elderly couple found naked and starving.
Who directed The Last of the Nomads?
The Last of the Nomads was directed by Mathew Kelley.
Who stars in The Last of the Nomads?
The Last of the Nomads stars Dene Irvin.
How long is The Last of the Nomads?
The Last of the Nomads has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is The Last of the Nomads?
The Last of the Nomads is a Documentary, History film.
Where was The Last of the Nomads produced?
The Last of the Nomads was produced in Australia.