Gurrumul
“A soaring, evocative audio-visual journey into the life, culture and landscapes of one of Australia's most beloved singers – Dr G Yunupingu.”
Synopsis
Blind from birth, Dr G Yunupingu found his identity through song and the haunting voice that has already become legend. His debut album introduced Australia to the Songlines and culture of his Elcho Island community, but now Dr G Yunupingu finds himself increasingly torn between city and country, present and past, self and the community to which he owes so much.
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Gurrumul - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Damien Williams
- Original Score
- Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
- Original Title
- Gurrumul
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Resolution Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Damien Williams
Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu
Gavin Head, Dan Maxwell, Katie Milwright, Matt Toll
Ken Sallows, Shannon Swan
Shannon Swan
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Damien Williams
Director
Ken Sallows
Editor
Shannon Swan
Editor
Shannon Swan
Producer
Gavin Head
Director of Photography
Dan Maxwell
Director of Photography
Katie Milwright
Director of Photography
Matt Toll
Director of Photography
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gurrumul
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What is Gurrumul about?
Blind from birth, Dr G Yunupingu found his identity through song and the haunting voice that has already become legend. His debut album introduced Australia to the Songlines and culture of his Elcho Island community, but now Dr G Yunupingu finds himself increasingly torn between city and country, present and past, self and the community to which he owes so much.
Who directed Gurrumul?
Gurrumul was directed by Paul Damien Williams.
Who stars in Gurrumul?
The principal cast of Gurrumul includes Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu, Sting, Michael Hohnen, Mark Grose.
When was Gurrumul released and how long is it?
Gurrumul was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Gurrumul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gurrumul was composed by Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Gurrumul?
Gurrumul holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).