Film Information
Year: 2021
Duration: 101
Language: VOSC
Genre: Documental
Synopsis
In early 2017, Indigenous actor David Gulpilil was diagnosed with lung cancer, and his doctors estimated he had six months to live. However, David defied the odds and, in 2021, continued to do what he does best, facing the camera in what is likely to be his last major work and, at the same time, the most personal: My Name is Gulpilil. This documentary, directed by Molly Reynolds, is characterized by its reflective and contemplative style, weaving the past and present of Gulpilil’s life. It uses archival footage from his past films and performances, combined with new footage that captures his day-to-day life as he battles the disease. Reynolds’ direction is intimate and respectful, allowing Gulpilil’s personality and story to shine through. My Name is Gulpilil explores Gulpilil’s cultural impact on Australian cinema, asserting himself as a pioneering figure who brought Indigenous stories and voices to a global audience. Throughout his career, he starred in iconic films such as Walkabout (1971), Storm Boy (1976), Rabbit-Proof Fence (2002) and The Tracker (2002).
Director
Molly Reynolds is an Australian filmmaker and director known for her outstanding work in documentary filmmaking and for her collaborations with leading figures in Australian cinema. Throughout her career, Reynolds has focused on issues relating to Australia’s Indigenous communities, exploring culture and the connection between people and their natural environment. Reynolds has worked closely with Rolf de Heer, one of Australia’s most influential filmmakers, on several projects. Among them is her involvement in the production of the documentary Another Country (2015), which examines the impact of colonization on an Indigenous community in Australia’s Northern Territory. Another of his notable works is The Balanda and the Bark Canoes (2006), a documentary that shows the process of making Rolf de Heer’s film Ten Canoes. His most recent project is My Name is Gulpilil (2021), a deeply personal documentary about legendary Australian Indigenous actor David Gulpilil.
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