Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother
Synopsis
Exploring the relationship between Aboriginal people and their land (including the Dreaming, sacred places), this film was inspired by Silas Roberts’ submission to the 1976 Australian Government inquiry on uranium mining - the Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry. Silas, whose tribal name is Ngourladi, is an elder of the Allawa clan and was the first chairman of the Northern Land Council, established to assist Aboriginal people make land rights claims based on traditional ownership. The film, which moves from Arnhem Land in the north to Yuendumu in the centre, examines the importance of maintaining Aboriginal culture and laws and explains the reasons why they object to the mining being carried out.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Roberts
- Original Title
- Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
David Roberts
Director
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What is Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother about?
Exploring the relationship between Aboriginal people and their land (including the Dreaming, sacred places), this film was inspired by Silas Roberts’ submission to the 1976 Australian Government inquiry on uranium mining - the Ranger Uranium Environmental Inquiry. Silas, whose tribal name is Ngourladi, is an elder of the Allawa clan and was the first chairman of the Northern Land Council, established to assist Aboriginal people make land rights claims based on traditional ownership. The film, which moves from Arnhem Land in the north to Yuendumu in the centre, examines the importance of maintaining Aboriginal culture and laws and explains the reasons why they object to the mining being carried out.
Who directed Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother?
Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother was directed by David Roberts.
Who stars in Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother?
The principal cast of Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother includes Bob Maza, Silas Roberts, David Gulpilil, Pincher Numiari, Nelson Jabanunga.
When was Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother released and how long is it?
Walya Ngamardiki: The Land My Mother was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 19m.